2011年全国英语专业四级真题

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2011年全国英语专业四级真题篇一：2011年英语专业四级真题+答案(现场完整版)

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British holidaying habits

In the late 1970s, air travel became affordable for the average family in the UK, and more people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather wasn’t very good, even in summer, so a lot of people left the country for a vacation.

In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average. As a result, they started to go abroad in groups, to places such as Spain and Greece. Once they arrived at their destination, they met with other groups of young people and had one long party.

British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate, so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, going abroad is more expensive. As a result, more British people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.

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2011年全国英语专业四级真题篇二：2011年英语专业四级真题

2011年英语专业四级考试真题

PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]

Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.

PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]

In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.

SECTION A CONVERSATIONS

In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.

1. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT?

A. The show will have more stands this year.

B. The show will have more visitors this year.

C. The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year.

D. The number of exhibition days will be the same this year.

2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would include _____.

A. a catalogue B. a poster C. two desks D. four chairs

3. During the conversation, the man seems to be more interested in _____.

A. the size of the showB. the cost of the stand

C. the basic furniture D. the visitor number

Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.

4. What is Jim interested in?

A. Investing in the company's product. B. Buying a new educational computer.

C. Joining the computer company. D. Reading the campaign plan.

5. The advertisements will be placed in all the following EXCEPT _____.

A. family magazines B. Sunday newspapers

C. morning television D. teenage magazines

6. The advertisements are intended to be seen by _____.

A. parents only B. children only C. school teachers D. whole families

7. Linda sounds _____ about the success of the campaign plan.

A. confident B. hesitant C. uncertain D. delighted

Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the

conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the conversation.

8. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPT _____.

A. a book shop B. a paper factory C. a school D. a fast-food restaurant

9. From the conversation, we learn that John _____.

A. has no interest B. has only one interest

C. has two interests D. has quite a few interests

10. Sue Green seems to be more interested in John's experience of ____.

A. working in a paper factory B. working in a youth club

C. looking after his brother and sister D. looking after his young friends

SECTION B PASSAGES

In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the passage.

11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Delta/Northwest is _____.

A. 10 years B. 14 years C. 16 years D. 20 years.

12. It can be learned from the passage that _____.

A. air journeys are quite often far from comfortable

B. air travellers usually enjoy luxury during flight

C. air travellers usually enjoy upgraded conditions

D. airlines always provide good in-flight entertainment

13. Older planes can stay safe for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPT _____.

A. new engines B. strong materials C. proper maintenance D. new interior

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the passage.

14. Which job will involve supervising workers using dangerous equipment?

A. Assistant site manager. B. Carpenter supervisor.

C. Assembly supervisor. D. Automobile service station manager.

15. Who will also decide on the prices of products and services?

A. Airlines' flight service manager. B. Automobile service station manager.

C. Assistant site manager. D. Carpenter supervisor.

16. Who may also do some of the work he supervises?

A. Assistant site manager. B. Airlines' flight service manager.

C. Assembly supervisor. D. Carpenter supervisor.

17. Which job offers the highest salary?

A. Assistant site manager. B. Automobile service station manager.

C. Carpenter supervisor. D. Airlines' flight service manager.

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the passage.

18. Where were the two men filmed?

A. In the jewelry shop. B. In the City Mall.

C. Near the lorry. D. In the parking lot.

19. Witnesses saw the two men _____.

A. leave the lorry together. B. leave the lorry without hoods.

C. run back to the lorry separately. D. run back to the lorry without hoods.

20. Which of the following details is CORRECT?

A. The lorry was originally painted white. B. The lorry had no registration plates.

C. The shorter man was the passenger. D. The taller man was the driver.

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the news.

21. What did NASA's Constellation Programme originally plan to do?

A. To set up a moon colony by 2020.

B. To send astronauts again to the moon by 2020.

C. To continue the current shuttle missions till 2020.

D. To create more jobs for NASA till 2020.

22. NASA's Constellation Programme would be cancelled mainly because _____.

A. there were more important space missions.

B. the space agency lacked funding for the programme.

C. the current shuttle missions would continue.

D. Congress failed to pass President Obama's budget.

Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the news.

23. The Russian cargo ship was sinking. What was the direct cause?

A. No explanation of the problem. B. Long distance away from land.

C. Slow rescue efforts. D. Severe weather.

24. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a possible means of rescue?

A. Aircraft. B. Tugboat. C. Nearby cargo ship.D. Vessels at the oil rig.

Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the news.

25. Why did the singers meet in Hollywood?

A. To raise money for African humanitarian efforts.

B. To raise money for Haitian earthquake victims.

C. To sing in memory of Michael Jackson.

D. To make a recording of the original version of the song.

26. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?

A. The organizer is one of the co-writers of the first song

B. Singers will use the same recording studio as in 1985.

C. The recording session is expected to last long.

D. Stars from the original version will take part.

Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the news.

27. The additional 2 billion dollars will mainly be used to _____.

A. upgrade its network capacity B. improve customer services

C. develop new products D. market more iPhones

28. Where does AT&T face difficulties in particular?

A. Nationwide. B. Overseas. C. In large cities. D. In remote towns.

Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the news.

29. Where is the presence of security patrols most evident?

A. Where matches take place. B. Where protests may take place.

C. In downtown Vancouver. D. Around the athletes' village.

30. What is this news item mainly about?

A. Political protests during the Olympics.

B. Security operations during the Olympics.

C. Olympics' security forces.

D. Security measures in buildings.

PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]

Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.

"Congratulations, Mr. Cooper. It's a girl."

Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and (31) _bring forth____ a different response from every man who hears these words. Some feel (32) __proud___ when they receive the news, (33) __while___ others worry, wondering whether they will be good fathers. (34) _although____ there are some men who like children and may have had (35)consideralbe experience with them, others do not particularly (36) _care for____ children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. (37) _for____ other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have (38) _accepted____ willingly or unwillingly.

Whatever the (39) _reaction____ to the birth of a child, it is obvious the shift from the role of husband to (40) __that___ of a father is a difficult task. (41) yet_____, unfortunately, few attempts have been made to (42) _educate____ fathers in this resocialization (43) _process____. Although numerous books have been written about mothers, (44) _only____ recently has literature focused on the (45) _role____ of a father.

It is argued that the transition to the father's role, although difficult, is not (46) _nearly____ as great as the transition the wife must (47) _make____ to the mother's

role. The mother's role seems to require a complete (48) _transformation____ in daily routine. (49) _however____, the father's role is less demanding and (50) _immediate__.

31. A. bring down B. bring forth C. bring off D. bring in

32. A. emotional B. sentimental C. bewildered D. proud

33. A. while B. when C. if D. as

34. A. When B. If C. Although D. Yet

35. A. considerate B. considerable C. considering D. considered

36. A. care about B. care of C. care with D. care for

37. A. For B.Of C.From D. Upon

38. A. received B. taken C. accepted D. obtained

39. A. reply B. reaction C. readiness D. reality

40. A. what B. this C. one D. that

41 .A.As a result B.For example C.Yet D. Also

42. A. educate B. cultivate C. inform D. convert

43. A. step B. process C. point D. time

44. A./ B. just C. quite D. only

45. A. role B. work C. career D. position

46. A. a little B. just C. nearly D. almost

47. A. take B. make C. carry D. accept

48. A. transformation B. realization C. socialization D. reception

49. A. In addition B. Above all C.Generally D. However

50. A. current B. immediate C. present D. quick

PART IV GRAMMAR& VOCABULARY [15 MIN]

There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.

51. My uncle is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is no longer the man _____ he was fifteen years ago.

A. which B. whom C. who D. that

52. Which of the following sentences is a COMMAND?

A. Beg your pardon. B. Have a good time.

C. Never do that again! D. What noise you are making!

53. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates purpose?

A. She said it for fun, but others took her seriously.

B. For all its effort, the team didn't win the match.

C. Linda has worked for the firm for twenty years.

D. He set out for Beijing yesterday.

54. When you have finished with the book, don't forget to return it to Tim, _____?

A. do you B. will you C. don't you D. won't you

55. In phrases like freezing cold, burning hot, or soaking wet, the -ING participle is used _____.

A. as a command B. as a condition C. for concession D. for emphasis

2011年全国英语专业四级真题篇三：2012年英语专业四级考试真题及答案

2012年英语专业四级考试真题

From 2007 to 2010，American households lost $l1 trillion in real estate，savings, and stocks More than half of all U．S．workers either lost their jobs or were forced to take cuts in hours or pay during the recession．The worst may be behind them now, but the shocking losses of the past few years have reshaped nearly every facet of their lives—how they live，work，and spend—even the way they think about the future．

For Cindy, the recession began when her husband was relocated to Rhinelander,

Wisconsin．by his company forcing the family to move in a hurry．The couple bought a new house but were unable to sell their two-bedroom home in Big Lake，Minnesota．With two mortgages(抵押借款) and two young children to care for, Cindy couldn't imagine how to stretch her husband's paycheck to keep her family fed．

Then she stumbled upon an online community called Blotanical，a forum for gardeners，many with an interest in sustainability．“The more I read and discussed these practices，the more I realized this would help not only our budget but also our health，”she says．

Cindy admits that before the recession，she was a city girl with no interest in growing her own dinner．“I grew flowers mostly—I didn’t think about plants that weren’t visually interesting." But to stretch her budget，she began putting in vegetables and fruit—everything from strawberry beds to apple trees—and as her first seedlings grew，her spirits lifted．She no longer thinks of gardening and making her own jams as just a money saver；they’re a genuine pleasure．“It’s brought us closer together as a family, too，”she says．Her kids voluntarily pitch in with(主动帮助)the garden work，and the family cooks together instead of eating out．The food tastes better —it's fresher and organic —and the garden handily fulfills its original purpose：cost cutting．Now she spends about $200 to $300 a month on groceries．less than half of the $650 a month that she used to lay out．

After discovering how resourceful she can be in tough times，Cindy is no longer easily discouraged．“It makes me feel proud to be able to say I made it myself,”she says．“I feel

accomplished，and I'm more confident about attempting things I've never done before．" Now she avoids convenience stores and has begun learning to knit，quilt，and make her own soap．"I don't think I would have ever begun this journey if it weren’t for the recession，”she says．“I have a feeling that from now on，it will affect my family’s health and happiness for the better．"

86．We learn from the first paragraph that the recession

A．affected Americans in certain occupations．

B．had great impact on Americans’work and life．

C．had only brought huge losses in savings and stocks．

D．is over with some of the losses recovered.

87．What made the family's financial situation even worse was that they

A．moved to Rhinelander in a hurry．

B．had two children to raise．

C．didn't know anyone in Rhinelander．

D．couldn't sell their home in Big Lake．

88．Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A．Cindy had seen the benefits of gardening in a different way．

B．Cindy had developed a hobby of gardening before the recession．

C．Cindy had already had a keen interest in sustainability．

D．Cindy had already planned to meet the gardeners．

89．In addition, Cindy views gardening as a genuine pleasure because gardening

A．helped her cut living costs almost by half．

B．enabled her to make her own jams．

C．built up family ties and kids’enthusiasm．

D．enabled her to know more about plants．

90．What does Cindy think of the difficult times she has gone through?

A．It gave the couple and their kids a tough lesson．

B．It gave her confidence and optimism．

C．It would come again and affect the family．

D．It left a lasting psychological impact on the family．

TEXT C

“I'm a little worried about my future，”said Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate．He should be so lucky．All he had to worry about was whether to have an affair with Mrs Robinson．In the sixties，that was the sum total of post-graduation anxiety syndrome．

Hoffman's modern counterparts are not so fortunate．The Mrs Robinsons aren't sitting around at home any more，seducing graduates．They are out in the workplace，doing the high-powered jobs the graduates want，but cannot get．For those fresh out of university, desperate for work but unable to get it，there is a big imbalance between supply and demand．And there is no narrowing of the gap in sight．

The latest unemployment figures show that 746,000 of 18-24 year-olds are unemployed— a record rate of 18 per cent．Many of those will have graduated this summer．They are not panicking yet，but as the job rejections mount up，they are beginning to feel alarmed．

Of course，it is easy to blame the Government and，in particular, the target that Labour has long trumpeted---50 per cent of school-leavers in higher education．That was not too smart．The Government has not only failed to meet its target—the actual figure is still closer to 40 per cent— but it has raised expectations to unrealistic levels．

Parents feel as badly let down as the young people themselves．Middle-class families see their graduate offspring on the dole(救济金)queue and wonder why they bothered paying school fees．Working-class families feel an even keener sense of disappointment．For many such families，getting a child into university was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream．It represented upward social and financial mobility．It was proof that they were living in a dynamic，economically successful country．That dream does not seem so rosy now．

Graduate unemployment is not，ultimately, a political problem ready to be

solved．Job-creation schemes for graduates are very low down in ministerial in-trays．If David Cameron's Conservatives had a brilliant idea for guaranteeing every graduate a well-paid job，they would have unveiled it by now．It is a social problem，though a more deep-seated social problem than people perhaps realize．

91．The author begins with an episode from The Graduate in order to

A．support the fact that more women are working now．

B．show that few graduates started working right after graduation．

C．demonstrate that there were much fewer graduates than now．

D．emphasize the sharp contrast between now and then．

92．With regard to job opportunities for young graduates，the author sounds

A．pessimistic． B．hopeful． C．indifierent． D．furious．

93．The author is ____ the Labour Government's target：50% of school leavers in higher education．

A．in favour of B．doubtful about

C．strongly critical of D．mildly critical of

94．Which of the following statements about parents’feelings is CORRECT?

A．Working—class parents feel just as disappointed．

B．Parents and their children feel equally disappointed．

C．Middle—class parents feel more disappointed．

D．Parents feel more disappointed than their children．

95．Towards the end of the passage，the author implies that

A．there will be job-creation schemes for graduates．

B．graduate unemployment is more of a political issue．

C．graduate unemployment is both a political and a social issue．

D．the Conservatives are doing far from enough to solve the issue．

TEXT D

No matter how many times you have seen images of the golden mask of boyking

Tutankhamen，come face to face with it in Egypt's Cairo museum，and you will suck in your breath．

It was on Nov 4，1923，that British archaeologist Howard Carter stumbled on a stone at the base of the tomb of another pharaoh(法老)in Luxor that eventually led to a sealed doorway．

Then，on Nov 23，Carter found a second door and when he stuck his head through it，what he saw was to stun the world．Inside lay the great stone coffin，enclosing three chests of gilded wood．

A few months later, when a crane lifted its granite cover and one coffin after another was removed, Carter found a solid block of gold weighing 110kg．In it was the mummy(木乃伊) of the 19-year-old Tutankhamen，covered in gold with that splendid funeral mask．And all this lay buried for more than 3,000 years．

Months after my trip to Egypt, I can relive the rush of emotion I felt and sense the hush that descended on the crammed Cairo museum's Tutankhamen gallery．

Cairo，a dusty city of 20 million people，is a place where time seems to both stand still and rush into utter chaos．It is a place where the ancient and contemporary happily go along on parallel tracks．

Take the Great Pyramids of Giza，sitting on the western edge of the city．Even as the setting sun silhouettes these gigantic structures against the great desert expanse，a call for prayer floats over semi-finished apartment blocks filled with the activity of city life．

While careful planning for the afterlife may lie buried underground in Cairo，it is noise and confusion on the streets．Donkey carts battle for space with pedestrians and the only operative road rule is“might is right．”But it is a city that is full of life—from the small roadside restaurants to the coffee shops where men and women smoke the shisha(水烟壶)．

Donkey carts piled high with flat-breads magically find their way in and out the maddening traffic；young women in long skirts and headscarves hold hands with young men in open collar shirts，while conversations dwell on Kuwait's chances at the soccer World Cup．

96．According to the context,“suck in your breath”means“feel a sense of ____"．

A．awe B．horror C．doubt D．delight

2011年全国英语专业四级真题篇四：2011年6月大学英语四级真题+答案详解

Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Online Shopping. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given

below:

1．现在网上购物已成为一种时尚

2．网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题

3．我的建议 Online Shopping

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 sentences with the information given in the passage.

British Cuisine: the Best of Old and New

British cuisine (烹饪) has come of age in recent years as chefs (厨师) combine the best of old and new.

Why does British food have a reputation for being so bad? Because it is bad! Those are not the most encouraging words to hear just before eating lunch at one of Hong Kong's smartest British restaurants, Alfie's by KEE, but head chef Neil Tomes has more to say.

"The past 15 years or so have been a noticeable period of improvement for food in England," the English chef says, citing the trend in British cuisine for better ingredients, preparation and cooking methods, and more appealing presentation. Chefs such as Delia Smith, Nigel Slater, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay made the public realise that cooking - and eating - didn't have to be a boring thing. And now, most of the British public is familiar even with the extremes of Heston BlumenthaPs molecular gastronomy, a form of cooking that employs scientific methods to create the perfect dish.

"It's no longer the case that the common man in England is embarrassed to show he knows about food," Tomes says.

There was plenty of room for improvement. The problems with the nation's cuisine can be traced back to the Second World War. Before the War, much of Britain's food was imported and when German U-boats began attacking ships bringing food to the country, Britain went on rations (配给).

"As rationing came to an end in the 1950s, technology picked up and was used to mass-produce food," Tomes says. "And by then people were just happy to have a decent quantity of food in their kitchens."

They weren't looking for cured meats, organic produce or beautiful presentation; they were looking for whatever they could get their hands on, and this prioritisation of quantity over quality prevailed for decades, meaning a generation was brought up with food that couldn't compete with neighbouring France, Italy, Belgium or Spain.

Before star chefs such as Oliver began making cooking fashionable, it was hard to find a restaurant in London that was open after 9pm. But in recent years the capital's culinary (烹饪的) scene has developed to the point that it is now confident of its ability to please the tastes of any international visitor.

With the opening of Alfie's in April, and others such as The Pawn, two years ago, modern

British food has made its way to Hong Kong. "With British food, I think that Hong Kong restaurants are keeping up," says David Tamlyn, the Welsh executive chef at The Pawn in Wan Chai. "Hong Kong diners are extremely responsive to new ideas or presentations, which is good news for new dishes."

Chefs agree that diners in Hong Kong are embracing the modern British trend. Some restaurants are modifying the recipes (菜谱) of British dishes to breathe new life into the classics, while others are using better quality ingredients but remaining true to British traditions and tastes.

Tamlyn is in the second camp. "We select our food very particularly. We use US beef, New Zealand lamb and for our custards (牛奶蛋糊) we use Bird's Custard Powder," Tamlyn says. "Some restaurants go for custard made fresh with eggs, sugar and cream, but British custard is different, and we stay true to that."

Matthew Hill, senior manager at the two-year-old SoHo restaurant Yorkshire Pudding, also uses better ingredients as a means of improving dishes. "There are a lot of existing perceptions about British food and so we can't alter these too much. We're a traditional British restaurant so there are some staples (主菜) that will remain essentially unchanged."

These traditional dishes include fish and chips, steak and kidney pie and large pieces of roasted meats. At Alfie's, the newest of the British restaurants in town and perhaps the most gentlemen's club-like in design, Neil Tomes explains his passion for provenance (原产地). "Britain has started to become really proud of the food it's producing. It has excellent organic farms, beautifully crafted cheeses, high-quality meats."

However, the British don't have a history of exporting their foodstuffs, which makes it difficult for restaurants in Hong Kong to source authentic ingredients.

"We can get a lot of our ingredients once a week from the UK," Tamlyn explains. "But there is also pressure to buy local and save on food miles, which means we take our vegetables from the local markets, and there are a lot that work well with British staples."

The Phoenix, in Mid-Levels, offers the widest interpretation of "British cuisine", while still trying to maintain its soul. The gastro-pub has existed in various locations in Hong Kong since 2002. Singaporean head chef Tommy Teh Kum Chai offers daily specials on a blackboard, rather than sticking to a menu. This enables him to reinterpret British cuisine depending on what is available in the local markets.

"We use a lot of ingredients that people wouldn't perhaps associate as British, but are pre-sented in a British way. Bell peppers stuffed with couscous, alongside ratatouille, is a very popular dish."

Although the ingredients may not strike diners as being traditional, they can be found in dishes across Britain.

Even the traditional chefs are aware of the need to adapt to local tastes and customs, while maintaining the Britishness of their cuisine.

At Yorkshire Pudding, Hill says that his staff asks diners whether they would like to share their meals. Small dishes, shared meals and "mixing it up" is not something commonly done in Britain, but Yorkshire Pudding will bring full dishes to the table and offer individual plates for each diner. "That way, people still get the presentation of the dishes as they were designed, but can carve them up however they like," Hill says.

This practice is also popular at The Pawn, although largely for rotisseries (烤肉馆), Tamlyn says. "Some tables will arrive on a Sunday, order a whole chicken and a shoulder of lamb or a baby pig, and just stay for hours enjoying everything we bring out for them."

Some British traditions are too sacred (神圣的) to mess with, however, Tomes says. "I'd never change a full English breakfast."

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1. What is British food generally known for?

A) Its unique flavour. C) Its special cooking methods.

B) Its bad taste. D) Its organic ingredients.

2. The Second World War led to________ in Britain.

A) an inadequate supply of food C) an increase in food import

B) a decrease of grain production D) a change in people's eating habits

3. Why couldn't Britain compete with some of its neighbouring countries in terms of food in the post-war decades?

A) Its food lacked variety. C) It was short of well-trained chefs.

B) Its people cared more for quantity. D) It didn't have flavourful food

ingredients.

4. With culinary improvement in recent years, London's restaurants are now able to appeal to the tastes of _____ .

A) most young people C) all kinds of overseas visitors

B) elderly British diners D) upper-class customers

5. What do Hong Kong diners welcome, according to Welsh executive chef David Tamlyn?

A) Authentic classic cuisine. C) New ideas and presentations.

B) Locally produced ingredients. D) The return of home-style dishes.

6. While using quality ingredients, David Tamlyn insists that the dishes should ________.

A) benefit people's health C) be offered at reasonable prices

B) look beautiful and inviting D) maintain British traditional tastes

7. Why does Neil Tomes say he loves food ingredients from Britain?

A) They appeal to people from all over the world.

B) They are produced on excellent organic farms.

C) They are processed in a scientific way.

D) They come in a great variety.

8. Tamlyn says that besides importing ingredients from Britain once a week, his restaurant also buys vegetables from _______.

9. The Phoenix in Mid-Levels may not use British ingredients, but presents its dishes ______.

10. Yorkshire Pudding is a restaurant which will bring full dishes to the table but offer plates to those diners who would like to _______.

Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 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 ques-tion 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 correspond-ing 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) He is careless about his appearance.

B) He is ashamed of his present condition.

C) He changes jobs frequently.

D) He shaves every other day.

12. A) Jane may be caught in a traffic jam.

B) Jane should have started a little earlier.

C) He knows what sort of person Jane is.

D) He is irritated at having to wait for Jane.

13. A) Training for the Mid-Atlantic Championships.

B) Making preparations for a trans-Atlantic trip.

C) Collecting information about baseball games.

D) Analyzing their rivals' on-field performance.

14. A) He had a narrow escape in a car accident.

B) He is hospitalized for a serious injury.

C) He lost his mother two weeks ago.

D) He has been having a hard time.

15. A) The woman has known the speaker for a long time.

B) The man had difficulty understanding the lecture.

C) The man is making a fuss about nothing.

D) The woman thinks highly of the speaker.

16. A) He has difficulty making sense of logic.

B) Statistics and logic are both challenging subjects.

C) The woman should seek help from the tutoring service.

D) Tutoring services are very popular with students.

17. A) Her overcoat is as stylish as Jill's. C) Jill wore the overcoat last week.

B) Jill missed her class last week. D) She is in the same class as the man.

18. A) A computer game. C) An exciting experience.

B) An imaginary situation. D) A vacation by the sea.

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

19. A) Beautiful scenery in the countryside. C) Pain and pleasure in sports.

B) Dangers of cross-country skiing. D) A sport he participates in.

20. A) He can't find good examples to illustrate his point.

B) He can't find a peaceful place to do the assignment.

C) He doesn't know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.

D) He can't decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.

21. A) New ideas come up as you write.

B) Much time is spent on collecting data.

C) A lot of effort is made in vain.

D) The writer's point of view often changes.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

22. A) Journalist of a local newspaper.

B) Director of evening radio programs.

C) Producer of television commercials.

D) Hostess of the weekly "Business World".

23. A) He ran three restaurants with his wife's help.

B) He and his wife did everything by themselves.

C) He worked both as a cook and a waiter.

D) He hired a cook and two local waitresses.

24. A) He hardly needs to do any advertising nowadays.

B) He advertises a lot on radio and in newspapers.

C) He spends huge sums on TV commercials every year.

D) He hires children to distribute ads in shopping centers.

25. A) The restaurant location. C) The food variety.

B) The restaurant atmosphere. D) The food price.

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) Its protection is often neglected by children. B) It cannot be fully restored once damaged.

C) There are many false notions about it. D) There are various ways to protect it.

27. A) It may make the wearer feel tired.

B) It will gradually weaken the eyes of adults.

C) It can lead to the loss of vision in children.

D) It can permanently change the eye structure.

28. A) It can never be done even with high technology.

B) It is the best way to restore damaged eyesight.

C) It is a major achievement in eye surgery.

D) It can only be partly accomplished now.

Passage Two

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

29. A) They think they should follow the current trend.

B) Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.

C) Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.

D) They have jobs and other commitments.

30. A) They don't want to use up all their life savings.

B) They fear they will regret it afterwards.

C) They would like to spend more time with them.

D) They don't want to see their husbands poorly treated.

31. A) Provide professional standard care. C) Be frank and seek help from others.

B) Be affectionate and cooperative. D) Make full use of community facilities.

Passage Three

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

32. A) Health and safety conditions in the workplace.

B) Rights and responsibilities of company employees.

C) Common complaints made by office workers.

D) Conflicts between labor and management.

33. A) Replace its out-dated equipment.

B) Improve the welfare of affected workers.

C) Follow government regulations strictly.

D) Provide extra health compensation.

34. A) They requested to transfer to a safer department.

B) They quit work to protect their unborn babies.

C) They sought help from union representatives.

D) They wanted to work shorter hours.

35. A) To show how they love winter sports.

B) To attract the attention from the media.

C) To protest against the poor working conditions.

D) To protect themselves against the cold weather.

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

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Part I Writing (30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Online Shopping.

You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:

1．现在网上购物已成为一种时尚

2．网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题

3．我的建议

Online Shopping

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 sentences with the information given in the passage.

British Cuisine: the Best of Old and New

British cuisine (烹饪) has come of age in recent years as chefs (厨师) combine the best of old and new. Why does British food have a reputation for being so bad? Because it is bad! Those are not the most encouraging words to hear just before eating lunch at one of Hong Kong's smartest British restaurants, Alfie's by KEE, but head chef Neil Tomes has more to say.

"It's no longer the case that the common man in England is embarrassed to show he knows about food," Tomes says.

There was plenty of room for improvement. The problems with the nation's cuisine can be traced back to

the Second World War. Before the War, much of Britain's food was imported and when German U-boats began attacking ships bringing food to the country, Britain went on rations (配给).

With the opening of Alfie's in April, and others such as The Pawn, two years ago, modern British food has made its way to Hong Kong. "With British food, I think that Hong Kong restaurants are keeping up," says David Tamlyn, the Welsh executive chef at The Pawn in Wan Chai. "Hong Kong diners are extremely responsive to new ideas or presentations, which is good news for new dishes."

However, the British don't have a history of exporting their foodstuffs, which makes it difficult for restaurants in Hong Kong to source authentic ingredients.

there are a lot that work well with British staples."

"We use a lot of ingredients that people wouldn't perhaps associate as British, but are presented in a British way. Bell peppers stuffed with couscous, alongside ratatouille, is a very popular dish."

Although the ingredients may not strike diners as being traditional, they can be found in dishes across Britain.

Even the traditional chefs are aware of the need to adapt to local tastes and customs, while maintaining the Britishness of their cuisine.

Some British traditions are too sacred (神圣的) to mess with, however, Tomes says. "I'd never change a full English breakfast."

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1. What is British food generally known for?

A) Its unique flavour.

B) Its bad taste. C) Its special cooking methods. D) Its organic ingredients.

2. The Second World War led to ____in Britain.

A) an inadequate supply of food

B) a decrease of grain production C) an increase in food import D) a change in people's eating habits

3. Why couldn't Britain compete with some of its neighbouring countries in terms of food in the post-war

decades?

A) Its food lacked variety.

B) Its people cared more for quantity. C) It was short of well-trained chefs. D) It didn't have flavourful food ingredients.

4. With culinary improvement in recent years, London's restaurants are now able to appeal to the tastes of .

A) most young people C) all kinds of overseas visitors

B) elderly British diners D) upper-class customers

5. What do Hong Kong diners welcome, according to Welsh executive chef David Tamlyn?

A) Authentic classic cuisine.

B) Locally produced ingredients. C) New ideas and presentations. D) The return of home-style dishes.

6. While using quality ingredients, David Tamlyn insists that the dishes should .

A) benefit people's health

B) look beautiful and inviting C) be offered at reasonable prices D) maintain British traditional tastes

7. Why does Neil Tomes say he loves food ingredients from Britain?

A) They appeal to people from all over the world.

B) They are produced on excellent organic farms.

C) They are processed in a scientific way.

D) They come in a great variety.

8. Tamlyn says that besides importing ingredients from Britain once a week, his restaurant also buys

vegetables from _______.

9. The Phoenix in Mid-Levels may not use British ingredients, but presents its dishes ______.

10. Yorkshire Pudding is a restaurant which will bring full dishes to the table but offer plates to those diners

who would like to _______.

Part III

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 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) He is careless about his appearance.

B) He is ashamed of his present condition.

C) He changes jobs frequently.

D) He shaves every other day.

12. A) Jane may be caught in a traffic jam.

B) Jane should have started a little earlier.

Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

C) He knows what sort of person Jane is.

D) He is irritated at having to wait for Jane.

13. A) Training for the Mid-Atlantic Championships.

B) Making preparations for a trans-Atlantic trip.

C) Collecting information about baseball games.

D) Analyzing their rivals' on-field performance.

14. A) He had a narrow escape in a car accident.

B) He is hospitalized for a serious injury.

C) He lost his mother two weeks ago.

D) He has been having a hard time.

15. A) The woman has known the speaker for a long time.

B) The man had difficulty understanding the lecture.

C) The man is making a fuss about nothing.

D) The woman thinks highly of the speaker.

16. A) He has difficulty making sense of logic.

B) Statistics and logic are both challenging subjects.

C) The woman should seek help from the tutoring service.

D) Tutoring services are very popular with students.

17. A) Her overcoat is as stylish as Jill's.

B) Jill missed her class last week.

18. A) A computer game.

B) An imaginary situation.

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

19. A) Beautiful scenery in the countryside. C) Pain and pleasure in sports.

B) Dangers of cross-country skiing. D) A sport he participates in. C) Jill wore the overcoat last week. D) She is in the same class as the man. C) An exciting experience. D) A vacation by the sea.

20. A) He can't find good examples to illustrate his point.

B) He can't find a peaceful place to do the assignment.

C) He doesn't know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.

D) He can't decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.

21. A) New ideas come up as you write.

B) Much time is spent on collecting data.

C) A lot of effort is made in vain.

2011年全国英语专业四级真题篇七：2011年06月全国英语四级考试真题(word版)及答案

2011年6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 on the topic of

Online Shopping. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:

1．现在网上购物已成为一种时尚

2．网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题

3．我的建议 Online Shopping

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 sentences with the information given in the passage.

British Cuisine: the Best of Old and New

British cuisine (烹饪) has come of age in recent years as chefs (厨师) combine the best of old and new.

"It's no longer the case that the common man in England is embarrassed to show he knows about food," Tomes says.

With the opening of Alfie's in April, and others such as The Pawn, two years ago, modern British food has made its way to Hong Kong. "With British food, I think that Hong Kong

restaurants are keeping up," says David Tamlyn, the Welsh executive chef at The Pawn in Wan Chai. "Hong Kong diners are extremely responsive to new ideas or presentations, which is good news for new dishes."

However, the British don't have a history of exporting their foodstuffs, which makes it difficult for restaurants in Hong Kong to source authentic ingredients.

Although the ingredients may not strike diners as being traditional, they can be found in dishes across Britain.

Even the traditional chefs are aware of the need to adapt to local tastes and customs, while maintaining the Britishness of their cuisine.

Some British traditions are too sacred (神圣的) to mess with, however, Tomes says. "I'd never change a full English breakfast."

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1. What is British food generally known for?

A) Its unique flavour. C) Its special cooking methods.

B) Its bad taste. D) Its organic ingredients.

2. The Second World War led to ________ in Britain.

A) an inadequate supply of food C) an increase in food import

B) a decrease of grain production D) a change in people's eating habits

3. Why couldn't Britain compete with some of its neighbouring countries in terms of food in the post-war decades?

A) Its food lacked variety. C) It was short of well-trained chefs.

B) Its people cared more for quantity. D) It didn't have flavourful food

ingredients.

4. With culinary improvement in recent years, London's restaurants are now able to appeal to the tastes of ______ .

A) most young people C) all kinds of overseas visitors

B) elderly British diners D) upper-class customers

5. What do Hong Kong diners welcome, according to Welsh executive chef David Tamlyn?

A) Authentic classic cuisine. C) New ideas and presentations.

B) Locally produced ingredients. D) The return of home-style dishes.

6. While using quality ingredients, David Tamlyn insists that the dishes should ________ .

A) benefit people's health C) be offered at reasonable prices

B) look beautiful and inviting D) maintain British traditional tastes

7. Why does Neil Tomes say he loves food ingredients from Britain?

A) They appeal to people from all over the world.

B) They are produced on excellent organic farms.

C) They are processed in a scientific way.

D) They come in a great variety.

8. Tamlyn says that besides importing ingredients from Britain once a week, his restaurant also buys vegetables from _______.

9. The Phoenix in Mid-Levels may not use British ingredients, but presents its dishes ______.

10. Yorkshire Pudding is a restaurant which will bring full dishes to the table but offer plates to those diners who would like to _______.

Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 long conversations. At the

A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the correspond-ing 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) He is careless about his appearance.

B) He is ashamed of his present condition.

C) He changes jobs frequently.

D) He shaves every other day.

12. A) Jane may be caught in a traffic jam.

B) Jane should have started a little earlier.

C) He knows what sort of person Jane is.

D) He is irritated at having to wait for Jane.

13. A) Training for the Mid-Atlantic Championships.

B) Making preparations for a trans-Atlantic trip.

C) Collecting information about baseball games.

D) Analyzing their rivals' on-field performance.

14. A) He had a narrow escape in a car accident.

B) He is hospitalized for a serious injury.

C) He lost his mother two weeks ago.

D) He has been having a hard time.

15. A) The woman has known the speaker for a long time.

B) The man had difficulty understanding the lecture.

C) The man is making a fuss about nothing.

D) The woman thinks highly of the speaker.

16. A) He has difficulty making sense of logic.

B) Statistics and logic are both challenging subjects.

C) The woman should seek help from the tutoring service.

D) Tutoring services are very popular with students.

17. A) Her overcoat is as stylish as Jill's. C) Jill wore the overcoat last week.

B) Jill missed her class last week. D) She is in the same class as the man.

18. A) A computer game. C) An exciting experience.

B) An imaginary situation. D) A vacation by the sea.

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

19. A) Beautiful scenery in the countryside. C) Pain and pleasure in sports.

B) Dangers of cross-country skiing. D) A sport he participates in.

20. A) He can't find good examples to illustrate his point.

B) He can't find a peaceful place to do the assignment.

C) He doesn't know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.

D) He can't decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.

21. A) New ideas come up as you write.

B) Much time is spent on collecting data.

C) A lot of effort is made in vain.

D) The writer's point of view often changes.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

22. A) Journalist of a local newspaper.

B) Director of evening radio programs.

C) Producer of television commercials.

D) Hostess of the weekly "Business World".

23. A) He ran three restaurants with his wife's help.

B) He and his wife did everything by themselves.

C) He worked both as a cook and a waiter.

D) He hired a cook and two local waitresses.

24. A) He hardly needs to do any advertising nowadays.

B) He advertises a lot on radio and in newspapers.

C) He spends huge sums on TV commercials every year.

D) He hires children to distribute ads in shopping centers.

25. A) The restaurant location. C) The food variety.

B) The restaurant atmosphere. D) The food price.

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) Its protection is often neglected by children. B) It cannot be fully restored once damaged.

C) There are many false notions about it. D) There are various ways to protect it.

27. A) It may make the wearer feel tired.

B) It will gradually weaken the eyes of adults.

C) It can lead to the loss of vision in children.

D) It can permanently change the eye structure.

28. A) It can never be done even with high technology.

B) It is the best way to restore damaged eyesight.

C) It is a major achievement in eye surgery.

D) It can only be partly accomplished now.

Passage Two

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

29. A) They think they should follow the current trend.

B) Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.

C) Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.

D) They have jobs and other commitments.

30. A) They don't want to use up all their life savings.

B) They fear they will regret it afterwards.

C) They would like to spend more time with them.

D) They don't want to see their husbands poorly treated.

31. A) Provide professional standard care. C) Be frank and seek help from others.

B) Be affectionate and cooperative. D) Make full use of community facilities.

Passage Three

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

32. A) Health and safety conditions in the workplace.

B) Rights and responsibilities of company employees.

C) Common complaints made by office workers.

D) Conflicts between labor and management.

33. A) Replace its out-dated equipment.

B) Improve the welfare of affected workers.

C) Follow government regulations strictly.

D) Provide extra health compensation.

34. A) They requested to transfer to a safer department.

B) They quit work to protect their unborn babies.

C) They sought help from union representatives.

D) They wanted to work shorter hours.

35. A) To show how they love winter sports.

B) To attract the attention from the media.

C) To protest against the poor working conditions.

D) To protect themselves against the cold weather.

Section C

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

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Part I Writing

范文I 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。

范文II 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)

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."

(Skimming and Scanning)

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 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 looking at another's exam, 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 immediate benefits and simply haven't considered what might go wrong. The consequences of getting caught are serious and may include a "0" 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 rule 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 Others, 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.

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

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

A) It helps to create team spirit

B) It facilitates communication

2011年全国英语专业四级真题篇十：2011年12月大学英语四级真题及答案解析

2011年12月英语四级真题及答案

1作文真题范文及点评

Nothing Scucceeds Without a Strong Willby commenting on the humorous saying, "Quitting smoking is the eaiest thing in the world. I'va done it hundreds of times." You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

Part I Writing

Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will

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。

范文高分版

Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will

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.

点评：

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。

快速阅读真题及答案

What is Integrity?

"Integrity" is defined as "adherence to moral and ethical principles; honesty." 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. One who by and follows moral and ethical 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 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 about plagiarism 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 looking 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. Would you feel proud or ashamed of your actions? If you'd rather hide your actions, that's a good indication that you're 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 immediate benefits ("what's in it for me"), and simply haven't considered what might go wrong. The consequences of getting caught are serious, and may include a "0" on a test or assignment; an "F" in the class; Suspension or Dismissal from school; transcript notation; and a tarnished reputation. In fact, when you break a rule or law, you lose control over your life, and give others the power to impose punishment: you have no control over what that punishment might be. This is an extremely precarious and vulnerable 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, depriving

him/herself 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-esteem 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. Students have been dismissed from school because they didn't get this simple message: Honesty is the ONLY policy that works.

Cheating Hurts Others, Too

Cheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions "don't count" and don't really hurt anyone. But individual choices have a profound cumulative effect. Cheating can spread like a disease, and a cheater can encourage others just by being seen from across the room. 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 and 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 every day. 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.

Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)

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 tostealing a grade

9. Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on people’s honesty and good faith. 10. Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of the Watergate scandal.

听力真题及答案

Part III Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 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.

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 drafts 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?

15. W: now one more question if you don’t mind, what position in the company appeals to you most? M: Well, I’d like the position of sales manager if that position is still vacant.

Q: What do we learn about the man?

16. M: I don’t think I want to live in the dormitory next year. I need more privacy.

W: I know what you mean. But check out the cost if renting an apartment first. I won’t be surprised if you

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