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2014年12月英语四级考试真题与答案

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Short conversations

1.Woman: When was the last time you dusted the apartment?

Man: When was the last time my mother came over?

Question: What does the man imply?

2.Woman: Hurry up Mark, there’s a bus coming now。

Man: Why run? There’ll be another one in 2 or 3 minutes。

Question: What does the man mean?

3.Man: Laura, it seems that you are up to your neck in work, how come you’ve been so busy?

Woman: Ms Smith has asked for a sick leave, and I have to take over her work for a couple of days。

Question: What do we learn about the woman?

4.Woman: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day is really boring。

Man: Why don’t you quit and deliver the flowers with me?

Question: What does the man suggest the woman do?

5.Woman: Rod, you said you’d take this package to the post office yesterday。

Man: Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind.

Question: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?

6.Man: I’m not surprised that you didn’t like that movie. I find it really scary myself.

Woman: So did I. I don’t care much for horror movies as a rule.

Question: What do we learn from the conversation?

7.Man: My life experience tells me that love is filled with happiness but it hurts you too.

Woman: Your words remind me of the saying honey is sweet but the bee stings1

Question: What do we learn from the conversation?

8.Man: How many more chairs should I bring in for the forum2, six or seven?

Woman: Bring in all you can find. I’m expecting at least 20 participants.

Question: What are the speakers talking about?

 

Long conversations

Conversation 1

Man: Do you think there's discrimination against women in England today?

Woman: Certainly, and not just in education and work either, in many other fields as well. The tax situation for women is very unfair, for example。

Man: Are women better off in other countries then?

Woman: It depends on the country. There's certainly much less discrimination in Scandinavia, and maybe in America, too。

Man: Do you think the position of English women will improve?

Woman: In some ways it will of course. I'm sure more women will go out to work in the next 20 years. But the women have a much greater problem than this to solve。

Man: What's that?

Women: The problem of men's attitudes. We can earn more money in the future, but I'm not sure we can change men' attitudes. You see, most men really think that women are inferior3. Maybe we are physically4 weaker, but I don't think this means we are inferior. Then there's another problem。

Man: Yes?

Women: The problem of women's attitudes. Lots of women are unhappy with their present situation, but most of them probably don't want to fight for change. It could be that the women's liberation5 movement has to spend more time changing women's attitudes than it spends in changing men's。

Man: One last question, some supporters of the woman's liberation movement believed that marriages should be abolished6. You agree?

Women: No, I don't. It can't happen. What may and should happen is that we teach men to spend more time looking after children and doing housework。

9. Where are women said to be less discriminated7 against?

10. What will happen in England in 20 years according to the conversation?

11. What does the woman think the women's liberation movement should do?

Conversation 2

Man: Cheers, Shirley

Women: Cheers, Paul. What a lovely place for a business lunch. I hope I can concentrate in this heat。

Man: I will sure you will when I tell you about my ideas。

Woman: You know, I must say I was pleased to hear from you, but from what you said on the phone, everything is so sudden。

Man: Well, my father-in-law, who is also the managing director of J.R. Motives8, has given me two weeks to prepare a report on the possibility of moving into the export market。

Woman: Ah, now, just one thing Paul. Have you really thought the whole idea through?

Man: Of course I have。

Woman: Now the key thing in the whole operation is to get a good import agent, and you say the bank will help?

Man: I'm almost sure of it。

Woman: Preliminary studies are very good, Paul. But if the product can't sell, then there's little use in expanding the factory。

Man: Yes, I realize that, Shirley. But we have a very good product. The chief designer has just completed a new improved model。

Woman: I know your bikes have a very good reputation here, but you have to build up a reputation and mark it in Africa。

Man: Yes, of course. But the immediate9 problem is that my father-in-law wants a detailed10 report by next Monday. Two weeks isn't enough time to prepare a report, so I need your help。

Woman: OK, Paul, you've convinced me. I must say I admire your determination。

12. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

13. What do we learn about the men's father-in-law?

14. What does the woman think is important in the whole operation?

15. What does the woman admire in the man?

 

Passage 1

Scientists know how twins were born, now though, they are trying to explain how being half of the biological pair influences a twin’s identity. They want to know why many identical twins make similar choices even when they don’t leave near each other. For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are identical twins. They were separated when they were only 4 months old. The two Jims grew up in different families and did not meet for 39 years. When they finally met, they discovered some surprising similarities between them. Both men were married twice, their first wives were named Linda, and their second wives were both named Betty. Both twins named their first sons James Allen. Scientists want to know what influences are personality. They study pairs of identical twins who grew up in different surroundings, like Jim Springer and Jim Louis. These twins help scientists understand the connection between environment and biology. Researchers at the University of Minnesota, studies 350 sets of identical twins who did not grow up together. They discovered many similarities in their personalities11. Scientists believed that personality characteristics such as friendliness12, shyness and fears are not result of environment. These characteristics are probably inherited. Scientists continue to study identical twins because they are uncertain about them and have many questions. For example, they want to know ‘can twins really communicate without speaking’, ‘can one twin really feel another twin’s pain’. Perhaps with more research, scientists will find the answers。

16. What are scientists trying to explain according to the passage?

17. What do we learn about the twin Jims?

18. Why are scientists interested in studying identical twins raised in different families?

Passage 2

Today I’m going to talk about tents. Camping is still one of the cheapest ways of having a holiday. And each year, over 3 million people take camping vocations13, either here in Britain or aboard, mostly on the continent. Obviously, camping can’t be as comfortable as living in a permanent house, but modern tents can be very comfortable indeed, with windows, bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. The most popular tent sold in Britain is the frame tent with 2 bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for 4 people. There is usually an outer tent of water-proofed fabric14 and a lighter15 inner tent or tents with a built-in ground sheet. The outer tent fits over the frame work. This is made of metal poles which are fitted together. The inner tent is attached to this frame. Generally, the inner tent is about half the area of the outer tent. The other half of the outer tent is the living area. This doesn’t usually have a ground sheet but you can buy one to fit, though it costs extra. The ordinary 4 bed frame tent doesn’t usually have a separate kitchen area, but the larger ones often do. You can buy a kitchen extension for many tents, and it’s worth buying one if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days.

19. What does the speaker say about camping?

20. What does the passage tell us about the most popular tent sold in Britain?

21. What does the speaker suggest buying if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days?

Passage 3

Andorra, one of the smallest countries in the world, is located high in the mountains between France and Spain. The country covers only 179 square miles. That is less than half the size of New York City. High, rocky mountains surround Andorra. Until the 1930s, travelers had difficulty in reaching the country. Up until that time, people in Andorra lived in the way they had lived for centuries. Most Andorrans worked as farmers. Things did not change quickly. When roads were built from France and Spain to Andorra in the 1930s, life picked up speed. Tourist began to visit the small country. These tourists brought in a lot of money to spend while visiting. Many people in Andorra found new jobs in shops or hotels. These changes helped to keep young people in Andorra. There were many more jobs than before the roads were built. Today tourists provided 80 to 90 percent of Andorra’s income. More than a million people visit each year. They come to view the rough mountains. They enjoy the quiet way of life. Most people are also interested in the ancient buildings. There are many shops for tourists to browse16 in, clothes, watches, wines and other items are sold at low prices in Andorra. Import fees are low, so tourists enjoy the inexpensive shopping. Most of the businesses in Andorra are owned by its citizens. There are not many foreign businesses. Some Andorrans still farm and raise sheep and cattle. But most are now involved with the tourist trade。

22. How big does the speaker say Andorra is?

23. What can be said about Andorra before the 1930s?

24. What event changed the situation in Andorra?

25. What do most people do in Andorra do nowadays?

Compound Dictation

Don’t take may English courses, they won’t help you get a decent17 job. Sign up for management classes, so you will be ready to join the family business when you graduate. Sound familiar? Many of us have heard suggestions like these put forward by parents or others close to us. Such comments often seem quite reasonable. Why then should suggestions like these be taken with caution18? The reason is they relate to the decisions you should make. You are the one who must live with their consequences. One of the worst reasons to follow a particular path in life is that other people want you to. Decisions that affect your life should be your decisions. Decisions you make after you’ve considered various alternatives and chosen the path that suits you best. Making your own decisions does not mean that you should ignore the suggestions of others. For instance, your parents do have their own unique experiences that may make their advice helpful and having participated in a great deal of your personal history. They may have a clear view of your strength and weaknesses. Still, their views are not necessarily accurate. They may still see you as a child, and need care and protection. Or they may see only your strength or in some unfortunate cases, they may focus only on your flaws19 and shortcomings. People will always be giving your advice, ultimately20, though you have to make your own judgments21.


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1 stings afa675df4c860dc9294f10b7739d82fb     
螫伤处( sting的名词复数 ); (某些昆虫的)毒刺; (身体或心灵的)剧痛; (警察为抓捕罪犯而设的)圈套
参考例句:
  • Falsehood like a nettle stings those who meddle with it. 谎言似荨麻,玩弄会刺手。
  • This cream contains a mild analgesic to soothe stings and bites. 这种乳膏含有一种性能平和的止痛剂,能缓解被螫咬后的疼痛。
2 forum cilx0     
n.论坛,讨论会
参考例句:
  • They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
  • The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。
3 inferior ebXzc     
adj.劣等的,次的,下级的;n.下级,下属
参考例句:
  • These oranges are inferior to those I bought last week.这些桔子没我上个周买的好。
  • They sell inferior goods at that store.那家商店卖劣等货。
4 physically iNix5     
adj.物质上,体格上,身体上,按自然规律
参考例句:
  • He was out of sorts physically,as well as disordered mentally.他浑身不舒服,心绪也很乱。
  • Every time I think about it I feel physically sick.一想起那件事我就感到极恶心。
5 liberation 61SxI     
n.解放,解放运动(为获得平等权利和地位的行为)
参考例句:
  • We should help those who are still struggling for liberation.我们应当帮助那些仍在为独立而斗争的人们。
  • Many people died during famines every year before liberation.解放前每年有许多人在饥荒中死亡。
6 abolished 15dcd11ac546f794ccb9932da9a6b10f     
adj.[法]废除的v.废除,废止( abolish的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • This tax should be abolished. 这种税应该取消。
  • Food rationing was abolished in that country long ago. 那个国家早就取消了粮食配给制。 来自《简明英汉词典》
7 discriminated 94ae098f37db4e0c2240e83d29b5005a     
分别,辨别,区分( discriminate的过去式和过去分词 ); 歧视,有差别地对待
参考例句:
  • His great size discriminated him from his followers. 他的宽广身材使他不同于他的部下。
  • Should be a person that has second liver virus discriminated against? 一个患有乙肝病毒的人是不是就应该被人歧视?
8 motives 6c25d038886898b20441190abe240957     
n.动机,目的( motive的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • to impeach sb's motives 怀疑某人的动机
  • His motives are unclear. 他的用意不明。
9 immediate aapxh     
adj.立即的;直接的,最接近的;紧靠的
参考例句:
  • His immediate neighbours felt it their duty to call.他的近邻认为他们有责任去拜访。
  • We declared ourselves for the immediate convocation of the meeting.我们主张立即召开这个会议。
10 detailed xuNzms     
adj.详细的,详尽的,极注意细节的,完全的
参考例句:
  • He had made a detailed study of the terrain.他对地形作了缜密的研究。
  • A detailed list of our publications is available on request.我们的出版物有一份详细的目录备索。
11 personalities ylOzsg     
n. 诽谤,(对某人容貌、性格等所进行的)人身攻击; 人身攻击;人格, 个性, 名人( personality的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • There seemed to be a degree of personalities in her remarks.她话里有些人身攻击的成分。
  • Personalities are not in good taste in general conversation.在一般的谈话中诽谤他人是不高尚的。
12 friendliness nsHz8c     
n.友谊,亲切,亲密
参考例句:
  • Behind the mask of friendliness,I know he really dislikes me.在友善的面具后面,我知道他其实并不喜欢我。
  • His manner was a blend of friendliness and respect.他的态度友善且毕恭毕敬。
13 vocations bd35d8380ee2ae73e19e0d106d4c66c4     
n.(认为特别适合自己的)职业( vocation的名词复数 );使命;神召;(认为某种工作或生活方式特别适合自己的)信心
参考例句:
  • The term profession originally denoted a limited number of vocations. 专业这个术语起初表示数量有限的职业。 来自辞典例句
  • I understood that Love encompassed all vocations, that Love was everything "." 我明白爱含有一切圣召,爱就是一切。 来自互联网
14 fabric 3hezG     
n.织物,织品,布;构造,结构,组织
参考例句:
  • The fabric will spot easily.这种织品很容易玷污。
  • I don't like the pattern on the fabric.我不喜欢那块布料上的图案。
15 lighter 5pPzPR     
n.打火机,点火器;驳船;v.用驳船运送;light的比较级
参考例句:
  • The portrait was touched up so as to make it lighter.这张画经过润色,色调明朗了一些。
  • The lighter works off the car battery.引燃器利用汽车蓄电池打火。
16 browse GSWye     
vi.随意翻阅,浏览;(牛、羊等)吃草
参考例句:
  • I had a browse through the books on her shelf.我浏览了一下她书架上的书。
  • It is a good idea to browse through it first.最好先通篇浏览一遍。
17 decent mx6xr     
adj.象样的,不错的,体面的,正派的,恰当的
参考例句:
  • We want to raise our children to be decent men and women.我们盼望把孩子们培养成优秀人才。
  • There isn't even a decent table in this room.这屋里连张像样的桌子也没有。
18 caution caution     
n.小心,谨慎,警告;vt.告诫,警告
参考例句:
  • You should exercise extreme caution when driving in fog.在雾中开车要极为小心。
  • There is no need for such caution.不必如此小心谨慎。
19 flaws 99be94e405a21eb047ad3d55eba9a622     
n.缺点( flaw的名词复数 );错误;裂痕
参考例句:
  • The argument is full of fundamental flaws. 这段论述充满根本性的错误。
  • His remark is full of contradictions and flaws. 他的话前后矛盾,破绽百出。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
20 ultimately Rluwh     
adv.最后地,最终地,首要地,基本地
参考例句:
  • It was a demeaning and ultimately frustrating experience.那是一次有失颜面并且令人沮丧至极的经历。
  • Vitamin C deficiency can ultimately lead to scurvy.缺乏维生素C最终能道致坏血病。
21 judgments 2a483d435ecb48acb69a6f4c4dd1a836     
判断( judgment的名词复数 ); 鉴定; 评价; 审判
参考例句:
  • A peculiar austerity marked his judgments of modern life. 他对现代生活的批评带着一种特殊的苛刻。
  • He is swift with his judgments. 他判断迅速。
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