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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2011)

-GRADE FOUR-

TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN

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 show B. 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) _____ a different response from every man who hears these words. Some feel (32) _____ when they receive the news, (33) _____ others worry, wondering whether they will be good fathers. (34) _____ there are some men who like children and may have had (35) experience with them, others do not particularly (36) _____ children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. (37) _____ other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have

(38) _____ willingly or unwillingly.

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

It is argued that the transition to the father's role, although difficult, is not (46) _____ as great as the transition the wife must (47) _____ to the mother's role. The mother's role seems to require a complete

(48) _____ in daily routine. (49) _____, the father's role is less demanding and (50) _____.

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

56. Which of the following italicized phrases is INCORRECT?

A. The city is now ten times its original size.

B. I wish I had two times his strength.

C. The seller asked for double the usual price.

D. They come here four times every year.

57. It is not so much the language _____ the cultural background that makes the book difficult to understand.

A. as B. nor C. but D. like

58. Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object?

A. What do you think has happened to her?

B. Who do you think the visiting professor is?

C. How much do you think he earns every month?

D. How quickly would you say he would come?

59. The additional work will take _____ weeks.

A. the other B. another two C. other two D. the more

60. Which of the following italicized parts is a subject clause (主语从句)?

A. We are quite certain that we will get there in time.

B. He has to face the fact that there will be no pay rise this year.

C. She said that she had seen the man earlier that morning.

D. It is sheer luck that the miners are still alive after ten days.

61. It's getting late. I'd rather you _____ now.

A. left B. leave C. are leaving D. will leave

62. In the sentence "The manager interviewed Jim himself in the morning", the italicized word is used to modify _____.

A. the object B. the verb C. the subject D. the prepositional phrase

63. There is no doubt _____ the couple did the right thing in coming back home earlier than planned.

A. whether B. that C. why D. when

64. The sentence that expresses OFFER is _____.

A. I'll get some drinks. What'll you have? B. Does she need to book a ticket now?

C. May I know your name? D. Can you return the book next week?

65. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates a subject-predicate relation (主谓关系)?

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2010年英语专业四级真题

QUESTION BOOKLET

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2010) -GRADE FOUR-

TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN

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 MINI

In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct 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. The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPT

A. number of travelers. B. number of tour days.

C. flight details. D. room services.

2. What is included in the price?

A. Air tickets and local transport. B. Local transport and meals.

C. Air tickets, local transport and breakfast.

D. Air tickets, local transport and all meals.

3. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A. The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.

B. The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.

C. The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance.

D. Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.

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. Which of the following details is CORRECT?

A. Mark knows the exact number of airport buses.

B. Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse.

C. Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet.

D. Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers.

5. What does Linda want to know?

A. The arrival time of guest speakers.

B. The departure time of guest speakers.

C. The type of transport for guest speakers.

D. The number of guest speakers.

6. How many performances have been planned tbr the conference?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Not mentioned.

7. Who will pay for the piano performance?

A. Pan-Pacific Tours. B. Johnson & Sons Events.

C. Conference delegates. D. An airline company.

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. What is NOT missing in Mary's briefcase?

A. Her cheque book. B. Her papers for work.

C. Her laptop. D. Her appointment book.

9. Where was Mary the whole morning?

A. At the police station. B. At a meeting.

C. In her client's office. D. In the restaurant.

10. Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end?

A. The papers inside had the company's name.

B. The briefcase was found in the restaurant.

C. The restaurant manager telephoned James.

D. The cheque book inside bore her name.

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, yott will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.

11. We learn from the passage that about two-thirds of the courses are taught through

A. the School of Design and Visual Arts. B. the School of Social Work.

C. the School of Business. D. the Arts and Sciences program.

12.What is the cost of undergraduate tuition?

A. Twenty thousand dollars. B. Thirty thousand dollars.

C. Twenty-seven thousand dollars. D. Thirty-eight thousand dollars.

13.International students can receive all the following types of financial assistance EXCEPT

A. federal loans. B. private loans.

C. scholarships. D. monthly payment plans.

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. According to the passage, mothers in ____ spend more time looking after children.

A. France B. America C. Denmark D. Australia

15. Which of the following activities would Australian fathers traditionally participate in?

A. Feeding and playing with children.

B. Feeding and bathing children.

C. Taking children to the park and to school.

D. Taking children to watch sports events.

16. According to the study, the "new man" likes to

A. spend more time at work. B. spend more time with children.

C. spend time drinking after work. D. spend time on his computer.

17.It is suggested in the passage that the "new man" might be less acceptable in

A. France. B. Britain. C. Australia. D. Denmark.

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.The services of the new partnership are provided mainly to

A. mothers of infected babies. B. infected children and women.

C. infected children in cities. D. infected women in cities.

19.Which of the following details about Family Health International is INCORRECT?

A. It is a nonprofit organization. B. It provides public health services.

C. It carries out research on public health. D. It has worked in five countries till now.

20.The example of Cambodia mainly shows

A. the importance of government support.

B. the importance of public education efforts.

C. the progress the country has made so far.

D. the methods used to fight AIDS.

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. According to the news, the victim was

A. a 17-year-old girl. B. a 15-year-old boy.

C. a 23-year-old woman. D. an l 8-year-old man.

22.We learn from the news that the suspects were arrested

A. one month later. B. two months later.

C. immediately. D. two weeks later.

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 Iraqi parliament can vote on the security agreement only after

A. all parties have agreed on it. B. the US troops have pulled out.

C. the cabinet has reviewed it. D. the lawmakers have returned from Mecca.

24.According to the news, the US troops are expected to completely pull out by

A. mid-2009. B. the end of 2009.

C. mid-2011. D. the end of 2011.

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.The following are involved in the operations to rescue the children in Honduras EXCEPT

A. the police. B. the district attorney.

C. the prison authorities. D. Institute of Childhood and Family.

26. What punishment would parents face if they allowed their children to beg?

A. To be imprisoned and fined. B. To have their children taken away.

C. To be handed over to the authorities. D. None.

Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item. you will be given 5

seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.

27.What is the news item about?

A. Coastlines in Italy. B. Public use of the beach.

C. Swimming and bathing. D. Private bathing clubs.

Question 28 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5

seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.

28.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?

A. The airport was shut down for Friday.

B. There was a road accident involving two buses.

C. Local shops were closed earlier than usual.

D. Bus service was stopped for Friday.

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.How many people were rescued from the apartment building?

A. 17. B. 24. C. 21. D. 41.

30.Which of the following details in the news is CORRECT?

A. The rescue operation involved many people.

B. The cause of the explosions has been determined.

C. Rescue efforts were stopped on Thursday.

D. The explosions didn't destroy the building.

PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]

Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage it" inserted in the

corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.

How men first learned to invent words is unknown; (31)____, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow

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Dictation

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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Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)

注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上．

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

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)

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

Why Integrity Matters

What Is Integrity?

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

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

Risky Business

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

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

"But Everybody Does It"

Most people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts but manage to fool themselves about the risks they're taking by using excuses: "Everyone else does it." "I'm not hurting anyone", or "I really need this grade." Excuses can get very elaborate: "I know I'm look at another's exam, even though I'm supposed to keep my eyes on my own paper, but that's not cheating because I’m just checking my answers, not

copying." We must be honest about our actions and avoid excuses, if we fool ourselves into believing we're not doing anything wrong, we can't see the real choice we're making - and that leads to bad decisions.

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

Evaluating Risks

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

Getting Away with it - Or Not

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

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

Cheating Hurts Other, Too

Cheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions "don't count" and don't really hurt anyone. But individual choices have an intense cumulative (累积的) effect. Cheating can spread like a disease. Recent statistics suggest 30％ or more of college students cheat. If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others' grades. Even if there is no curve, cheating "poisons" the classroom, and others may feel pressured to join in. ("If I don't cheat I can't compete with those who do") Cheating also has a destructive impact on teachers. The real reward of goof 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 Marten

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）

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?（C）

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）

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 _______?（B）

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）

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 _______.（C）

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）

A) pay more dearly

B) become more confident

C) be widely admired

D) feel somewhat lucky

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

Section A

Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.

Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.

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

Finding the resources to meet this demand in a 48 . sustainable way is the cornerstone (基石) of our nation's energy security, and will be one of the major 49 of the 21st century. Alternative forms of energy- bio-fuels, wind and solar, to name a few are 50 being funded and developed, and will play a growing 51 in the world's energy supply. But experts say that even when 52 , alternative energy sources will likely meet only about 30% of the world's energy needs by 2050.

For example, even with 53 investments, such as the $93 million for wind energy development 54 in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, important alternative energy sources such as wind and bio-fuels 55 only about 1% of the market today.

Energy and sustainability experts say the answer to our future energy needs will likely come from a lot of 56 both traditional and alternative.

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A)stable I)exactly

B)solutions J)consist

C)significant K)comprise

D)role L)competitions

E)progress M)combined

F)marvelous N)challenges

G)included O)certainly

H)growth

Section B

Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four chokes marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) force boys to hide their emotions to be "real men"

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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

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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

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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. Mark is unhappy because of A. his Chemistry homework. B. a girl in his class. C. Linda's words. D. Friday night's party.

2. Which of the following is CORRECT? A. Linda is Jane's friend. B. Mark is Jane's boyfriend. C. John is Jane's boyfriend. D. Mark and John are good friends.

3. Did Mark eventually take Linda's advice? A. No. B. Partly. C. Completely. D. Not mentioned. 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. About the scratch on the product, the shop assistant thinks that

A. the customer made it himself. B. there was definitely not one then. C. the customer should have checked. D. the customer was making trouble.

5. The customer was ______ when told he might not have worn the headphones properly. A. annoyed B. surprised C. indifferent D. worried

6. How many complaints did the customer make about the product altogether? A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. Two.

7. The shop could exchange the product if the customer A. makes no more complaints. B. can produce the receipt. C. is still unhappy with it. D. brings it back within a week. 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. Joe Smith telephoned Victoria for

A. the menu. B. the place. C. the reception. D. the campaign.

9. When will the lunch be held? A. Friday next week. B. Thursday next week. C. April 30th. D. This week.

10. All the following information is new to Victoria EXCEPT A. how many people to attend it. B. why to hold it. C. where to hold it. D. what to cook.

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. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.

11. People choose London for post-Christmas shopping because A. shops open early in the morning.

B. shops stay open for longer hours.

C. they can buy really cheap things. D. they can shop with their friends.

12. We learn from the passage that A. people are very keen on sales. B. post-Christmas sales start at 3:30am. C. post-Christmas sales last for a day. D. sales include only a few items.

13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Some people buy Christmas presents in the sales. B. Some people shop online during the sales. C. Some people buy presents for next Christmas. D. Online retailers offer better post-Christmas sales. 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. Ballroom dancing used to be associated with A. TV shows. B. old people. C. celebrities. D. professional dancers. 15. According to the passage, recent popularity of ballroom dancing is the result of A. the participation of celebrities.

B. the designing of colourful costumes.

C. the benefits it brings. D. a TV programme.

16. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the TV show? A. Performers have to be formally dressed on the show. B. Each professional dancer dances with a celebrity. C. People on the show perform a different dance every week. D. The show runs for about four months.

17. According to the passage, the TV show has the greatest impact on A. old people. B. middle-aged people. C. kids and young people. D. all of the above. 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. According to New Zealand's rules about naming children, which of the following names is NOT acceptable? A. Spiderman. B. Gandalf. C. 2win. D. Arsenal.

19. According to the passage, unusual names come from A. popular culture.

B. parents' invention.

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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)

— GRADE FOUR—

TIME LIMIT: 130 MIN

PART 1 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 read 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 read 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.

PART 2 LITENING COMPREHENSION 20 MIN

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.

1. According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could be

A. presents. B. fruits C. sauce D. meat

2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCECT

A. roast turkey B. sweet potatoes C. meat D. carrots

3. Why did Helen come to Rob‟s house?

A. She wanted to talk to Bob. B. She had come to help Bob.

C. She had been invited to lunch. D. She was interested in cooking.

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.

4. Why did the woman phone the club?

A. She wanted to know more about it. B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.

C. She wanted to learn a new language. D. She was interested in social activities.

5. We learn from the conversation that the club

A. mainly organize language activities. B. accepts members from local students.

C. has been set up for a long time. D. is increasing its membership.

6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German on

A. Wednesday. B. Tuesday. C. Monday. D. Friday.

7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?

A. Call up the woman for her address. B. Wait for the woman to call him again.

C. Mail the woman some information. D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.

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.

8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?

A. Difficult questions from interviewees.

B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.

C. Lack of professional background.

D. Lack of interviewing skills.

9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPT

A. prospective. B. useful. C. important. D. tiring.

10. We learn from the conversation that the woman

A. works better at job fairs. B. prefers honest people.

C. often works on her own. D. is experienced in her work.

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.

11. According to today‟s weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?

A. Scandinavian mountain. B. Northwestern Europe.

C. Northern Europe. D. Southern Europe.

12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?

A. Southern Europe. B. Northern Europe. C. Eastern Europe. D. Northwestern Europe.

13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?

A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean. B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.

C. Central parts of the Mediterranean. D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.

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.

14. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?

A. Closer contact with modern devices.

B. Greater changes in social organization.

C. Better understanding of mass media.

D. More useful information to better their life.

15. The speaker questions about everybody‟s access to technological advances. The main reason is

A. illiteracy. B. poverty. C. food shortage. D. ignorance.

16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPT

A. giving everyone a radio or TV.

B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.

C. offering internet service to more people.

D. providing more job opportunities.

17. What could be topic of the passage?

A. Growth in telecommunications. B. Technology and the developing world.

C. Education and medical care. D. Building an information society.

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.

18. People in Latin America wear something ______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.

A. new B. red C. white D. yellow

19. Which of the following New Year‟s traditions signals friendship?

A. Throwing old dishes. B. Wearing something red.

C. Wearing something white. D. Eating round fruits.

20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one‟s own New Year‟s tradition?

A. Watching TV at home. B. Going to bed early.

C. Visiting friends. D. Running and shouting outside.

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

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

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

seconds to answer the questions.

21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?

A. 15 schools have started social studies.

B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.

C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.

D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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

seconds to answer the questions.

23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?

A. TSA agents. B. FBI agents. C. The police. D. Passengers.

24. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?

A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.

B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.

C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.

D. The security authorities identified the explosives.

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

seconds to answer the questions.

25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPT

A. alcohol abuse. B. smoking. C. depression. D. schizophrenia.

26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?

A. To prevent patients from smoking. B. To better understand patients.

C. To get patients occupied. D. To teach patients some skills.

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

seconds to answer the questions.

27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?

A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.

B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.

C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.

D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.

28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they

A. had only covered cargo plane pilots.

B. had failed to cover all the pilots.

C. would be put into effect in two years.

D. would be too costly if implemented.

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

seconds to answer the questions.

29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?

A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.

B. Because more people will become wealthier.

C. Because it may help double food production.

D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.

30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?

A. Balance between human survival and ecology.

B. Conflict between less land and more production.

C. Difference between present and future needs.

D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.

PART 3 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.

Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it (31) _____ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) _____ the workers in government offices who (33) _____ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34) _____ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35) _____ we need somewhere to live and something to eat. But (36) _____ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37)____ taxation should be

In most countries, a direct tax on (38) _____, which is called income tax, (39) _____. It is arranged in such (40)______ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) ____ as the taxpayer's income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (42)______ as high as ninety-five per cent! (43) _____ countries with taxation nearly (44) _____ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.” Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45)______ really have to pay the duties, in the (46) ______ of higher prices. In some countries, (

47) _____, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (

48) ____ but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49)___ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (50) ______ as the rich pay it.

Probably this last kind of indirect tax, together with a direct tax on incomes which is low for the poor and high for the rich, is the best arrangement.

PART 4 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. Facing the board of directors, he didn‟t deny ________ breaking the agreement.

A. him

B. it

C. his

D. its

52. Xinchun returned from aboard a different man. The italicized part functions as a (n) ______.

A. appositive (同位语)

B. object

C. adverbial

D. complement.

53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)? ______.

A. Nonsmoker.

B. Deadline.

C. Meanness.

D. Misfit.

54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? ______.

A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o‟clock?

B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.

C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.

D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.

55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns

EXCEPT ______.

A. more

B. enough.

C. many.

D. such.

56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST? ______.

A. She opened the door and quietly went in.

B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.

C. Think it over again and you‟ll get an answer.

D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this.

57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)? ______.

B. Neither.

C. One.

D. Quarter.

58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT ______.

A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.

B. The President is coming to the UN next week.

C. The school pupils will be home by now.

D. He is going to email me the necessary information.

59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT? ______.

A. Politics are the art or science of government.

B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.

C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.

D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.

60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship? ______.

A. The arrival of the tourists

B. The law of Newton

C. The occupation of the island

D. The plays of Oscar Wilde

61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? ______.

A. He is not the man to draw back.

B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.

C. Larry has a large family to support.

D. There is really nothing to fear.

62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? ______.

A. Let me drive you home, shall I?

B. You will mind your own business!

C. Come and have dinner with us.

D. I wish you could stay behind. „

63. If it ______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.

A. were to rain

B. was to rain

C. was raining

D. had rained

64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact? ______.

A. Mary and her son must be home by now.

B.Careless reading must give poor results.

C. It‟s getting late, and I must leave now.

D. He must be working late at the office.

65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT ______.

A. remain.

B. turn.

C. write.

D. knock.

66. ____ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.

A. Adhering

B. Adopting

C.Adjusting

D. Acquainting

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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2011)

GRADE EIGHT TIME LIMIT: 195 MIN

PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION

SECTION A MINI-LECTURE

In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Some of the gaps may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may refer to your notes while completing the task. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.

Now, listen to the mini-lecture.

Classifications of Cultures

According to Edward Hall, different cultures result in different ideas about the world. Hall is an anthropologist. He is interested in relations between cultures.

I. High-context culture

A. feature

- context: more important than the message

- meaning: (1)__________

i.e. more attention paid to (2) ___________ than to the message itself

B. examples

- personal space

- preference for (3)__________

- less respect for privacy / personal space

- attention to (4)___________

- concept of time

- belief in (5)____________ interpretation of time

- no concern for punctuality

- no control over time

II. Low-context culture

A. feature

- message: separate from context

- meaning: (6)___________

B. examples

- personal space

- desire / respect for individuality / privacy

- less attention to body language

- more concern for (7)___________

- attitude toward time

- concept of time: (8)____________

- dislike of (9)_____________

- time seen as commodity

III. Conclusion

Awareness of different cultural assumptions

- relevance in work and life

e.g. business, negotiation, etc.

- (10)_____________ in successful communication

参考答案：

(1) context of message

(2) what's happening / the context

(3) closeness to people

(4) body language

(5) poly-chronic

(6) message itself

(7) the message

(8) mono-chronic

(9) lateness

(10) great influence / significance

TIPS：

(1) 根据原文中一句“A high-context culture is a culture in which the context of the message, or the action, or an event carries a large part of its meaning and significance.”可知答案。

(2) 根据原文“What this means is that in a high-context culture, more attention is paid to what's happening in and around the message than to the message itself.”可知答案。

(3) 根据原文“Generally speaking, in a high-context culture, because this greater dependency on group thinking, people lean towards heavier sense of involvement or closeness to people.”可得出答案。

(4) 根据原文“And also people from a high-context culture pay attention to body language.”可得出答案。

(5) 根据原文“People in high-context cultures, are considered to have, what is called a poly-chronic attitude toward time.”可得出答案。

(6) 根据原文“A low-context culture is one in which the message, the event or the action is a separate entity, having meaning onto itself, regardless of the surroundings or the context.”可得出答案。

(7) 根据原文“And you'll also see that people might pay less attention to body language, because as I said, the message is, the message is everything.”可得出答案。

(8) 原文提到在low-context culture中，人们对时间的态度可称为mono-chronic。

(9) 根据原文“People in a low-context culture would be much more upset with lateness, because they feel that everyone should follow the same time.”可得出答案。

(10) 根据文章末尾部分“If you're in business, negotiations, interpersonal relations, if you're

dealing with people from different cultures in any way, it's going to affect every part of your life. In any multi-cultural situation, these assumptions need to be taken into account for successful interactions.”可知，在商务活动、谈判、人际交往中，与来自不同文化的人打交道时，这些想法对成功的交际起着非常重要的作用。

script:

Classifications of Cultures

Good morning, everyone! Today, we'll look at culture or rather classifications of cultures. Usually, when we deal with different people, we deal with them as if we were all members of the same culture. However, it's possible that people from different cultures have different assumptions about the world. We got in such important and basic ideas as time, personal space. And this is the view of Edward Hall. And Edward Hall is an anthropologist who spent a large part of his life studying American Indians, their culture, their language. But he was different from a lot of other anthropologists who just study one culture. He was interested in the relations between cultures, how cultures interact. What Hall believes is that cultures can be classified by placing them on a continuum, ranging from what he called high-context to low-context.

OK, what is a high-context culture? A high-context culture is a culture in which the context of the message, or the action, or an event carries a large part of its meaning and significance. What this means is that in a high-context culture, more attention is paid to what's happening in and around the message than to the message itself.

Now, let me give you examples. First, in terms of personal space. Generally speaking, in a high-context culture, because this greater dependency on group thinking, people lean towards heavier sense of involvement or closeness to people. And they have less respect for privacy, for personal space. If you go into that culture, people might stand closer when they're talking to you. They might touch more. And if they're jostled in a crowd, they won't feel violated. And also people from a high-context culture pay attention to body language. Because remember what I said, the definition of a high-context culture is that more attention is paid to the context of the message than to the message itself. And part of the context is body language.

Second, in terms of time. People in high-context cultures, are considered to have, what is called a poly-chronic attitude toward time. Here, "poly" means multiple and "chronic" means time. What this means is that they believe people, things, events have their own time. And there can't be a standard system of time for everything. What this leads them to believe is that you can't emphasize punctuality. Things happen when they are supposed to happen. So, there's a different attitude toward time; there's no set standard of time; you can't control time; everything has its own sense of time. So it's a culture that pays little attention to time, to clock time.

Now, let's move on to low-context culture. A low-context culture is just the opposite. A low-context culture is one in which the message, the event or the action is a separate entity, having meaning onto itself, regardless of the surroundings or the context. That the message, the event, the action has meaning in itself. So what this means in a low-context culture, is that people pay more attention to the event itself rather than to the context which surrounds the event or the message. For example, in terms of personal space again, there's more emphasis on individuality. So the concept of privacy is very, very important. Whereas before, as I said, in a high-context culture, they might not even be concerned with privacy or personal space. But in a low-context culture,

there's a feeling that we each have our own personal space. If you get too close, if you don't knock on doors before entering, that's an invasion of privacy. People feel violated. There's a respect and a desire for privacy. And you'll also see that people might pay less attention to body language, because as I said, the message is, the message is everything. They are not going to worry about all the details around it. What you say is the important thing, or what you do is the important thing. Another example of a low-context culture is people's attitude towards time. In terms of time, I said before, there was a poly-chronic sense of time in a high-context culture. What do you think there would be in a low-context culture? Mono-chronic? Right! A mono-chronic sense of time and by that we mean that there's one time. And that concept means that people in a low-context culture believe that there's one standard of time. And that should be for everything. And so I am not willing to hear "Oh, the traffic was heavy. That's why I'm late" or "Oh, I slept late". People in a low-context culture would be much more upset with lateness, because they feel that everyone should follow the same time. There shouldn't be all this flexibility with time and they expect punctuality. And they look at time as almost a commodity that they use expressions like "use time, to waste time, to spend time or time is money". All of these expressions reinforce the concept that time is actually something you can hold on to.

So, what this is all about is that, Hall stresses that people need to be aware of these different assumptions or concepts about reality. And he thinks that this has all kinds of relevance no matter what you're doing. If you're in business, negotiations, interpersonal relations, if you're dealing with people from different cultures in any way, it's going to affect every part of your life. In any multi-cultural situation, these assumptions need to be taken into account for successful interactions.

OK, today we've taken a brief look at Edward Hall's view of culture, mainly his classification of high- or low-context culture with some examples. Next week, we'll look at some more examples of cultures on a continuum between high-context and low-context cultures.

SECTION B INTERVIEW/CONVERSATIONIn this section 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.

Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.

Now, listen to the interview.

1. According to Dr. Harley, what makes language learning more difficult after a certain age?

A. Differences between two languages.

B. Declining capacity to learn syntax.

C. Lack of time available.

D. Absence of motivation.

参考答案： B

TIP：答案选B。Harley博士提到有研究表明，语言特别是句法方面的学习在12岁以后更难。

2. What does the example of Czech speakers show?

A. It's natural for language learners to make errors.

B. Differences between languages cause difficulty.

C. There exist differences between English and Czech.

D. Difficulty stems from either difference or similarity.

参考答案： D

TIP：答案选D。Harley博士提到有研究发现学习英语的捷克人会在相同的捷克语和英语句法上犯错，因此证明了语言学习者的困难也可能来自相似性。

3. Which of the following methods does NOT advocate speaking?

A. The traditional method.

B. The audiolingual method.

C. The immersion method.

D. The direct method.

参考答案： A

TIP：答案选A。因为其他三种方法都要求或强调口语，而传统方法强调语法教学。

4. Which hypothesis deals with the role of language knowledge in the learning process?

A. The acquisition and learning distinction hypothesis.

B. The comprehensible input hypothesis.

C. The monitor hypothesis.

D. The active filter hypothesis.

参考答案： C

TIP：答案选C。当Harley博士在解释monitor hypothesis时，他提到monitor会使用语法规则，电台主持人向他确认是否这意味着学习者运用语言知识确保所说和所写的正确无误，Harley博士的回答是肯定的。

5. Which of the following topics is NOT discussed during the interview?

A. Causes of language learning difficulties.

B. Differences between mother tongue and a second language.

C. Theoretical conceptualization of second language learning.

D. Pedagogical implementation of second language teaching.

参考答案： B

TIP：答案选B。其他三项在对话中均有提及，D项没有提及。

script:

Woman: Good morning, Dr. Harley! Thank you very much for coming on our radio talk. We know that you're an applied linguist specializing in second language acquisition.

Dr. Harley: Right!

Woman: So, today, um, we'll look at this issue. Now, first, Dr. Harley, could you please tell us

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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

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