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2018年12月第3套英语四级真题答案及解析

一、Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension

1、Question 1 is based on the news report you have just heard.

A、A man was pulled to safety after a building collapse.

B、A beam about ten feet long collapsed to the ground.

C、A rescue worker got trapped in the basement.

D、A deserted 100-year-old building caught fire.

解析:

    (1) Rescue crews pulled a man to safety after a collapse at a construction site in Brooklyn on Tuesday. The incident happened on the 400 block of Rutland Road just after 12:30 p.m. The Fire Department of New York says the vacant 100-year-old building being pulled down partially collapsed. A man described as “a non-worker civilian” was buried up to his waist in the basement. (2) The man was collecting building materials when the first floor collapsed underneath him. He was trapped under a beam about ten feet below the surface for nearly an hour and a half. The man was then taken to hospital. Officials said he is n stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.

    The building was reportedly purchased by a neighboring church in 2011. It was the site of a 2006 fire and has remained vacant ever since.

1. What happed at a construction site in Brooklyn on Tuesday?

解析:根据录音开头可知,周二,布鲁克林一处建筑工地发生坍塌事故,事后救援人员将一名男子救到安全地带。A选项中pulled,a man,to safety和collapse为原词复现,符合视听一致原则,故为正确答案。

2、Question 2 is based on the news report you have just heard.

A、He suffered a fatal injury in an accident.

B、He once served in a fire department.

C、He was collecting building materials.    

D、He moved into his neighbor’s old house.

解析:

    (1) Rescue crews pulled a man to safety after a collapse at a construction site in Brooklyn on Tuesday. The incident happened on the 400 block of Rutland Road just after 12:30 p.m. The Fire Department of New York says the vacant 100-year-old building being pulled down partially collapsed. A man described as “a non-worker civilian” was buried up to his waist in the basement. (2) The man was collecting building materials when the first floor collapsed underneath him. He was trapped under a beam about ten feet below the surface for nearly an hour and a half. The man was then taken to hospital. Officials said he is n stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.

    The building was reportedly purchased by a neighboring church in 2011. It was the site of a 2006 fire and has remained vacant ever since.

2. What does the report say about the “non-worker civilian”?

解析:根据录音中间部分可知,一楼坍塌时,该男子正在收集建筑材料。C选项是对录音内容的完全复现,故为正确答案。

3、Question 3 is based on the news report you have just heard.

A、Improve the maths skills of high school teachers.

B、Change British people’s negative view of maths.  

C、Help British people understand their paychecks.   

D、Launch a campaign to promote maths teaching.   

解析:

    Millions of people are struggling to understand their paychecks or calculate money in shops, campaigners have said. Being bad at maths should no longer be seen as “a badge of honour” or down to genetics, (3) according to National Numeracy, a new organisation which aims to challenge the nation’s negative view of the subject.

Chris Humphries, chairman of the group, said that poor maths skills can affect an individual’s life, leaving them at a higher risk of being excluded from school or out of work. Figures from a government survey, published last year, show that 17 million adults in England have basic math skills that are, at best, the same as an 11-year-old, he said. Speaking at the launch of the National Numeracy, Mr. Humphries said: “That’s a scary figure, because what it means is they often can’t calculate or give change.”

    Mike Ellicock, chief executive of National Numeracy, said: “We want to challenge this ‘I can’t do maths’ attitude that is prevalent in the UK”, (4) adding that is vital that all primary school teachers understand key maths concepts, as young children who fail to learn the basics will suffer later on.

3. What does the organisation National Numeracy aim to do? 

解析:根据录音开头部分,该中心旨在挑战民众对数学学科的消极看法。B选项中Change是对原文中的challenge的同义替换,negative view为原词复现,故B为正确答案。

4、Question 4 is based on the news report you have just heard.

A、Children take maths courses at an earlier age.

B、The public sees the value of maths in their life.    

C、British people know how to do elementary calculations. 

D、Primary school teachers understand basic maths concepts.

解析:

    Millions of people are struggling to understand their paychecks or calculate money in shops, campaigners have said. Being bad at maths should no longer be seen as “a badge of honour” or down to genetics, (3) according to National Numeracy, a new organisation which aims to challenge the nation’s negative view of the subject.

Chris Humphries, chairman of the group, said that poor maths skills can affect an individual’s life, leaving them at a higher risk of being excluded from school or out of work. Figures from a government survey, published last year, show that 17 million adults in England have basic math skills that are, at best, the same as an 11-year-old, he said. Speaking at the launch of the National Numeracy, Mr. Humphries said: “That’s a scary figure, because what it means is they often can’t calculate or give change.”

    Mike Ellicock, chief executive of National Numeracy, said: “We want to challenge this ‘I can’t do maths’ attitude that is prevalent in the UK”, (4) adding that is vital that all primary school teachers understand key maths concepts, as young children who fail to learn the basics will suffer later on.

4. What is vital according to the chief executive of National Numeracy?

解析:在录音最后,执行长官迈克·艾利考克补充说,所有小学教师对关键的数学概念的理解至关重要。D选项为原文复现,故为正确答案。

5、Question 5 is based on the news report you have just heard.

A、He owns a fleet of aircraft.    

B、He is learning to be a pilot.

C、He regards his royal duties as a burden.

D、He held a part-time job for over 20 years.

解析:

    (5) The Dutch king has revealed that for more than two decades he has held down a part-time second job, alongside his royal duties.

    King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands said that he recently ended his role as a regular “guest pilot” after 21 years with a national airline’s fleet of now-outdated aircraft.

    As a guest flier, the king worked about twice a month, always as co-pilot. He will now retrain to fly the bigger Boeing 737s as the old planes are being phased out of service. The fifty-year-old father of three and king to 17 million Dutch citizens calls flying a “hobby”. It lets him leave his royal duties on the ground and fully focus on something else.

    “You have an aircraft, passengers and crew. You have responsibility for them,” the king said. “You can’t take your problems from the ground into the skies. (6) You can completely change focus and concentrate on something else. That, for me, is the most relaxing part of flying.”

    (7) Willem-Alexander said he is rarely recognised by passengers. Very few people pay attention to him as he walks through the airport in his airline uniform and cap.

5. What does the report say about the Dutch king? 

解析:录音开头指出,20多年来,除了履行皇室职责外,他还保住了兼职做的第二份工作。D选项的a part-time job为原词复现,20 years是对录音中two decades的同义转述,故D为正确答案。

6、Question 6 is based on the news report you have just heard.

A、He can demonstrate his superior piloting skills.

B、He can change his focus of attention and relax.

C、He can show his difference from other royalty.

D、He can come into closer contact with his people.  

解析:

    (5) The Dutch king has revealed that for more than two decades he has held down a part-time second job, alongside his royal duties.

    King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands said that he recently ended his role as a regular “guest pilot” after 21 years with a national airline’s fleet of now-outdated aircraft.

    As a guest flier, the king worked about twice a month, always as co-pilot. He will now retrain to fly the bigger Boeing 737s as the old planes are being phased out of service. The fifty-year-old father of three and king to 17 million Dutch citizens calls flying a “hobby”. It lets him leave his royal duties on the ground and fully focus on something else.

    “You have an aircraft, passengers and crew. You have responsibility for them,” the king said. “You can’t take your problems from the ground into the skies. (6) You can completely change focus and concentrate on something else. That, for me, is the most relaxing part of flying.”

    (7) Willem-Alexander said he is rarely recognised by passengers. Very few people pay attention to him as he walks through the airport in his airline uniform and cap.

6. Why does the king say he likes flying?

解析:录音后半部分提到,对国王而言,飞行最放松的部分是它可以转移注意力,B选项是对此内容的转述,故为正确答案。

7、Question 7 is based on the news report you have just heard.

A、They enjoyed his company.    

B、They liked him in his uniform.

C、They rarely recognised him.  

D、They were surprised to see him.    

解析:

    (5) The Dutch king has revealed that for more than two decades he has held down a part-time second job, alongside his royal duties.

    King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands said that he recently ended his role as a regular “guest pilot” after 21 years with a national airline’s fleet of now-outdated aircraft.

    As a guest flier, the king worked about twice a month, always as co-pilot. He will now retrain to fly the bigger Boeing 737s as the old planes are being phased out of service. The fifty-year-old father of three and king to 17 million Dutch citizens calls flying a “hobby”. It lets him leave his royal duties on the ground and fully focus on something else.

    “You have an aircraft, passengers and crew. You have responsibility for them,” the king said. “You can’t take your problems from the ground into the skies. (6) You can completely change focus and concentrate on something else. That, for me, is the most relaxing part of flying.”

    (7) Willem-Alexander said he is rarely recognised by passengers. Very few people pay attention to him as he walks through the airport in his airline uniform and cap.

7. What does the king say about passengers at the airport?

解析:录音最后提及,国王称他极少被乘客认出来,C选项与录音信息一致,为正确答案。

8、Question 8 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

A、They were skilled carpenters themselves.      

B、It didn’t need much capital to start with.      

C、Wood supply was plentiful in Romania.

D、They saw a business opportunity there.

解析:

M: Morning, Ms. Samino, welcome to our studio.

W: Thanks, my pleasure.

M: OK, then, let me start by asking you how old your company is.

W: My grandparents started the company in 1955.

M: Why did they decide to open a furniture plant in Bucharest?

W: At the time there was a construction boom. (8) There was a great need of furniture and my grandparents saw a business opportunity. (9) Their aim was to provide quality yet affordable wood furniture. And this goal has never changed.

M: Do you still only work with wood?

W: That’s right. It’s what we know and what we do best. If we started trying different materials, our quality would probably suffer.

M: And all the wood is local?

W: Correct. (10) A hundred percent of our raw material comes from Romania.

M: Could you please outline how the company has grown over time? What have been the main challenges and opportunities that you have faced?

W: Well, back in the 50s and 60s, Romania was a lot poorer than it is today. My grandfather and father did not have much capital and our customers didn’t have much money either. So that limited growth. The big change was in 2007 when Romania joined the European Union. Suddenly, our market is exploded in size, and (11) we could now sell our products all across the continent. There was also more financial investment and as a result we went from having 20 employees to 200.

M: Which countries are your biggest market?

W: Besides Romania, our biggest market is Germany. There is strong demand there for our traditional style of furniture.

8. Why did Samino’s grandparents start a furniture plant in Bucharest?

 解析:对话中提到女士的祖父母开办家具厂是因为当时有一股建设热潮,他们从中看到了商机。D选项的saw a business opportunity为原词复现,符合视听一致原则,故为正确答案。

9、Question 9 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

A、Provide quality furniture at affordable prices.

B、Attract foreign investment to expand business.

C、Enlarge their company by hiring more workers.

D、Open some more branch companies in Germany.

解析:

M: Morning, Ms. Samino, welcome to our studio.

W: Thanks, my pleasure.

M: OK, then, let me start by asking you how old your company is.

W: My grandparents started the company in 1955.

M: Why did they decide to open a furniture plant in Bucharest?

W: At the time there was a construction boom. (8) There was a great need of furniture and my grandparents saw a business opportunity. (9) Their aim was to provide quality yet affordable wood furniture. And this goal has never changed.

M: Do you still only work with wood?

W: That’s right. It’s what we know and what we do best. If we started trying different materials, our quality would probably suffer.

M: And all the wood is local?

W: Correct. (10) A hundred percent of our raw material comes from Romania.

M: Could you please outline how the company has grown over time? What have been the main challenges and opportunities that you have faced?

W: Well, back in the 50s and 60s, Romania was a lot poorer than it is today. My grandfather and father did not have much capital and our customers didn’t have much money either. So that limited growth. The big change was in 2007 when Romania joined the European Union. Suddenly, our market is exploded in size, and (11) we could now sell our products all across the continent. There was also more financial investment and as a result we went from having 20 employees to 200.

M: Which countries are your biggest market?

W: Besides Romania, our biggest market is Germany. There is strong demand there for our traditional style of furniture.

9. What was Samino’s grandfather trying to do?

解析:对话中提到,女士的祖父母试图提供物美价廉的木质家具,A选项与对话信息一致,故为正确答案。

10、Question 10 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

A、They are from her hometown.

B、They are imported from Germany.

C、They all come from Romania.       

D、They come from all over the continent.

解析:

M: Morning, Ms. Samino, welcome to our studio.

W: Thanks, my pleasure.

M: OK, then, let me start by asking you how old your company is.

W: My grandparents started the company in 1955.

M: Why did they decide to open a furniture plant in Bucharest?

W: At the time there was a construction boom. (8) There was a great need of furniture and my grandparents saw a business opportunity. (9) Their aim was to provide quality yet affordable wood furniture. And this goal has never changed.

M: Do you still only work with wood?

W: That’s right. It’s what we know and what we do best. If we started trying different materials, our quality would probably suffer.

M: And all the wood is local?

W: Correct. (10) A hundred percent of our raw material comes from Romania.

M: Could you please outline how the company has grown over time? What have been the main challenges and opportunities that you have faced?

W: Well, back in the 50s and 60s, Romania was a lot poorer than it is today. My grandfather and father did not have much capital and our customers didn’t have much money either. So that limited growth. The big change was in 2007 when Romania joined the European Union. Suddenly, our market is exploded in size, and (11) we could now sell our products all across the continent. There was also more financial investment and as a result we went from having 20 employees to 200.

M: Which countries are your biggest market?

W: Besides Romania, our biggest market is Germany. There is strong demand there for our traditional style of furniture.

10. What does Samino say about her company’s raw materials?

解析:对话中女士提到,原材料百分之百产自罗马尼亚。C选项的all是对录音中A hundred percent的同义转述,因此C为正确答案。

11、Question 11 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

A、All across Europe.

B、Throughout the world.   

C、Mostly in Bucharest.      

D、In Romania only.           

解析:

M: Morning, Ms. Samino, welcome to our studio.

W: Thanks, my pleasure.

M: OK, then, let me start by asking you how old your company is.

W: My grandparents started the company in 1955.

M: Why did they decide to open a furniture plant in Bucharest?

W: At the time there was a construction boom. (8) There was a great need of furniture and my grandparents saw a business opportunity. (9) Their aim was to provide quality yet affordable wood furniture. And this goal has never changed.

M: Do you still only work with wood?

W: That’s right. It’s what we know and what we do best. If we started trying different materials, our quality would probably suffer.

M: And all the wood is local?

W: Correct. (10) A hundred percent of our raw material comes from Romania.

M: Could you please outline how the company has grown over time? What have been the main challenges and opportunities that you have faced?

W: Well, back in the 50s and 60s, Romania was a lot poorer than it is today. My grandfather and father did not have much capital and our customers didn’t have much money either. So that limited growth. The big change was in 2007 when Romania joined the European Union. Suddenly, our market is exploded in size, and (11) we could now sell our products all across the continent. There was also more financial investment and as a result we went from having 20 employees to 200.

M: Which countries are your biggest market?

W: Besides Romania, our biggest market is Germany. There is strong demand there for our traditional style of furniture.

11. Where does Samino’s company sell their products? 

解析:对话中女士指出,现在可以将产品销往整个欧洲,A选项的Europe的对原文中the continent的同义替换,故为正确答案。

12、Question 12 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

A、Go to a concert with him and his girlfriend.

B、Try out a new restaurant together in town.   

C、Go with him to choose a pearl for Susan.     

D、Attend the opening of a local restaurant.      

解析:

M: Have you heard about the new restaurant, the Pearl? (12) Susan and I are going to try it out this weekend. We have a reservation on Saturday at 7 o’clock. I can call to add two more to the table if you’d like.

W: That sounds great! We’d love to join you. You always seem to know the best place to go. Where do you hear about these things?

M: I have a habit of reading (614) Magazine. (13) It has all the information on local events within the (614) column code area.

W: That’s a clever name for the magazine then. Does it only focus on new restaurant openings?

M: They have other information, too. Things like concerts, festivals and small shops. I think the restaurant information and reviews are the most exciting, though. Each year, they also sponsor a local event called Restaurant Week.

W: Restaurant Week? What’s that?

M: Oh, it’s wonderful. All the stylish restaurants participate. They have special set menus for the week, usually in spring at a number of different price points. (14) Susan and I go to at least 3 different places during the event. It’s a great opportunity to try some of the more expensive restaurants at a discounted price and try something new. That’s how we found the Pearl actually.

W: Wow, that’s an event I would be interested in. When will it be happening this year?

M: You’re in luck. (15) Restaurant Week starts in just a few days, the first Sunday in May. Let’s make sure they set a double date during the event. Just let me know what type of food you would like to try.

W: OK, I will.

12. What does the man invite the woman to do this weekend?

解析:男士在对话一开头就提到自己和苏珊要去尝试新开的餐厅,并表示女士想去的话,可以在预订的桌子上加位子,可见男士邀请女士一起去尝试新开的餐厅,故B选项为正确答案。

13、Question 13 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

A、It is sponsored by local restaurants.

B、 It specializes in food advertising.

C、It is especially popular with the young.

D、It provides information on local events.

解析:

M: Have you heard about the new restaurant, the Pearl? (12) Susan and I are going to try it out this weekend. We have a reservation on Saturday at 7 o’clock. I can call to add two more to the table if you’d like.

W: That sounds great! We’d love to join you. You always seem to know the best place to go. Where do you hear about these things?

M: I have a habit of reading (614) Magazine. (13) It has all the information on local events within the (614) column code area.

W: That’s a clever name for the magazine then. Does it only focus on new restaurant openings?

M: They have other information, too. Things like concerts, festivals and small shops. I think the restaurant information and reviews are the most exciting, though. Each year, they also sponsor a local event called Restaurant Week.

W: Restaurant Week? What’s that?

M: Oh, it’s wonderful. All the stylish restaurants participate. They have special set menus for the week, usually in spring at a number of different price points. (14) Susan and I go to at least 3 different places during the event. It’s a great opportunity to try some of the more expensive restaurants at a discounted price and try something new. That’s how we found the Pearl actually.

W: Wow, that’s an event I would be interested in. When will it be happening this year?

M: You’re in luck. (15) Restaurant Week starts in just a few days, the first Sunday in May. Let’s make sure they set a double date during the event. Just let me know what type of food you would like to try.

W: OK, I will.

13. What does the man say about (614) Magazine?

解析:对话中男士提到,《(614)杂志》提供有关当地活动的所有信息,D选项中information on local events为录音信息的原词复现,故为正确答案。

14、Question 14 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

A、They design a special set of menus for themselves.

B、They treat themselves to various entertainments.

C、They go to eat at different stylish restaurants.

D、They participate in a variety of social events.

解析:

M: Have you heard about the new restaurant, the Pearl? (12) Susan and I are going to try it out this weekend. We have a reservation on Saturday at 7 o’clock. I can call to add two more to the table if you’d like.

W: That sounds great! We’d love to join you. You always seem to know the best place to go. Where do you hear about these things?

M: I have a habit of reading (614) Magazine. (13) It has all the information on local events within the (614) column code area.

W: That’s a clever name for the magazine then. Does it only focus on new restaurant openings?

M: They have other information, too. Things like concerts, festivals and small shops. I think the restaurant information and reviews are the most exciting, though. Each year, they also sponsor a local event called Restaurant Week.

W: Restaurant Week? What’s that?

M: Oh, it’s wonderful. All the stylish restaurants participate. They have special set menus for the week, usually in spring at a number of different price points. (14) Susan and I go to at least 3 different places during the event. It’s a great opportunity to try some of the more expensive restaurants at a discounted price and try something new. That’s how we found the Pearl actually.

W: Wow, that’s an event I would be interested in. When will it be happening this year?

M: You’re in luck. (15) Restaurant Week starts in just a few days, the first Sunday in May. Let’s make sure they set a double date during the event. Just let me know what type of food you would like to try.

W: OK, I will.

14. What does the man usually do with Susan during Restaurant Week?

解析:对话中男士表示,自己和苏珊在“餐厅周”期间至少会去三家不同的餐厅,故C选项为正确答案。

15、Question 15 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

A、More restaurants will join Restaurant Week.

B、This year’s Restaurant Week will start soon.

C、Bigger discounts will be offered this Restaurant Week.

D、More types of food will be served this Restaurant Week.

解析:

M: Have you heard about the new restaurant, the Pearl? (12) Susan and I are going to try it out this weekend. We have a reservation on Saturday at 7 o’clock. I can call to add two more to the table if you’d like.

W: That sounds great! We’d love to join you. You always seem to know the best place to go. Where do you hear about these things?

M: I have a habit of reading (614) Magazine. (13) It has all the information on local events within the (614) column code area.

W: That’s a clever name for the magazine then. Does it only focus on new restaurant openings?

M: They have other information, too. Things like concerts, festivals and small shops. I think the restaurant information and reviews are the most exciting, though. Each year, they also sponsor a local event called Restaurant Week.

W: Restaurant Week? What’s that?

M: Oh, it’s wonderful. All the stylish restaurants participate. They have special set menus for the week, usually in spring at a number of different price points. (14) Susan and I go to at least 3 different places during the event. It’s a great opportunity to try some of the more expensive restaurants at a discounted price and try something new. That’s how we found the Pearl actually.

W: Wow, that’s an event I would be interested in. When will it be happening this year?

M: You’re in luck. (15) Restaurant Week starts in just a few days, the first Sunday in May. Let’s make sure they set a double date during the event. Just let me know what type of food you would like to try.

W: OK, I will.

15. Why does the man say the woman is in luck?

解析:对话最后男士表示女士很幸运,因为今年的“餐厅周”将在几天后举办,in just a few days与soon为同义转述,故B选项为正确答案。

16、Question 16 is based on the passage you have just heard.

A、Rewarding them for eating vegetables.

B、Exposing them to vegetables repeatedly.

C、Improving the taste of vegetable dishes for them.

D、Explaining the benefits of eating vegetables to them.   

解析:

    All parents know it is difficult to get children to eat their vegetables. Some of them offer rewards or treats for children finishing their share. But researchers have discovered that youngsters who are not praised for trying vegetables are more likely to eat them eventually. (16) The study found that the best way to get children to eat food they do not like is simply to give them repeated exposure to it.

Psychologists from Ghent University in Belgium studied 98 children. They gave them five kinds of vegetables to eat: mushrooms, peas, eggplants, carrots and cabbages. (17) The taste tests revealed that carrots were the least-liked vegetable among youngsters. The children were then given a bowl of boiled carrots and told to choose how much to eat. After eight minutes they were asked to rate the dish as “delicious”, “just OK” or “disgusting”. The trial went on twice a week for a month, with a follow-up taste test after eight weeks.

Children were split into three groups, with one group asked to try the bowl of carrots repeatedly with no further encouragement. The other two groups were given rewards of a toy or verbal praise. (18) After the trial, 81% of children who simply tried the carrots consistently liked them. This is in contrast to 68% for the group given a toy and 75% for the group given verbal praise.

16. What is the best way to get children to eat vegetables according to a recent study?

解析:录音开头指出,让孩子吃不喜欢的食物的最佳方式是让他们反复接触这些食物,故B选项为正确答案。

17、Question 17 is based on the passage you have just heard.

A、They were disliked most by children.

B、They were considered most nutritious.

C、They were least used in Belgian cooking.     

D、They were essential to children’s health.       

解析:

    All parents know it is difficult to get children to eat their vegetables. Some of them offer rewards or treats for children finishing their share. But researchers have discovered that youngsters who are not praised for trying vegetables are more likely to eat them eventually. (16) The study found that the best way to get children to eat food they do not like is simply to give them repeated exposure to it.

    Psychologists from Ghent University in Belgium studied 98 children. They gave them five kinds of vegetables to eat: mushrooms, peas, eggplants, carrots and cabbages. (17) The taste tests revealed that carrots were the least-liked vegetable among youngsters. The children were then given a bowl of boiled carrots and told to choose how much to eat. After eight minutes they were asked to rate the dish as “delicious”, “just OK” or “disgusting”. The trial went on twice a week for a month, with a follow-up taste test after eight weeks.

    Children were split into three groups, with one group asked to try the bowl of carrots repeatedly with no further encouragement. The other two groups were given rewards of a toy or verbal praise. (18) After the trial, 81% of children who simply tried the carrots consistently liked them. This is in contrast to 68% for the group given a toy and 75% for the group given verbal praise.

17. What did the researchers find about carrots?

解析:录音中间指出,口味测试表明,胡萝卜是最不受青少年喜欢的蔬菜。A选项中disliked most是对录音中least liked的同义转述,故A为正确答案。

18、Question 18 is based on the passage you have just heard.

A、Vegetables differ in their nutritional value.   

B、Children’s eating habits can be changed.

C、Parents watch closely what children eat.

D、Children’s choices of food vary greatly.

解析:

    All parents know it is difficult to get children to eat their vegetables. Some of them offer rewards or treats for children finishing their share. But researchers have discovered that youngsters who are not praised for trying vegetables are more likely to eat them eventually. (16) The study found that the best way to get children to eat food they do not like is simply to give them repeated exposure to it.

    Psychologists from Ghent University in Belgium studied 98 children. They gave them five kinds of vegetables to eat: mushrooms, peas, eggplants, carrots and cabbages. (17) The taste tests revealed that carrots were the least-liked vegetable among youngsters. The children were then given a bowl of boiled carrots and told to choose how much to eat. After eight minutes they were asked to rate the dish as “delicious”, “just OK” or “disgusting”. The trial went on twice a week for a month, with a follow-up taste test after eight weeks.

    Children were split into three groups, with one group asked to try the bowl of carrots repeatedly with no further encouragement. The other two groups were given rewards of a toy or verbal praise. (18) After the trial, 81% of children who simply tried the carrots consistently liked them. This is in contrast to 68% for the group given a toy and 75% for the group given verbal praise.

18. What does the result of this research show?

解析:录音最后的实验结果表明,原来不喜欢胡萝卜的孩子可以通过不同措施变得喜欢胡萝卜,故B选项为正确答案。

19、Question 19 is based on the passage you have just heard.

A、Space exploration has serious consequences.

B、India has many space exploration programs.

C、There is quite a lot to learn about the moon.

D、A lot of garbage has been left on the moon.

解析:

    (19) One thing about the moon many people don’t know is that it has a lot of garbage on its surface, leftover from human space exploration. But how much garbage exactly have humans left on the moon? It’s hard to be accurate, but the trash likely weighs more than 181,000 kilograms on Earth. Much of it was left by American astronauts, who landed on the lunar surface between 1969 and 1972 during NASA’s Apollo Missions. The other rubbish comes from missions that did not have human crews. These missions were conducted by various space exploring agencies, including those from the US, Russia, Japan, India and Europe. Many of the older pieces are equipment sent to learn about the moon. The equipment stayed there after its mission ended. The moon is also home to lunar orbiters that mapped the moon before they crashed into its surface, adding to the garbage heap. The objects left by the Apollo astronauts included the equipment that was no longer needed. (20) Bringing back unneeded equipment would have used up precious resources such as fuel. But, as the saying goes, “one person’s trash is another’s treasure”, (21) researchers can study the garbage left on the moon to see how its materials weathered the radiation and vacuum of space overtime. Moreover, some of the objects on the moon are still being used, including a laser-range reflector left by the Apollo 11 crew.

19. What does the passage say maybe unknown to many people?

解析:录音开头指出,很多人不知道月球表面有很多垃圾。D选项中A lot of garbage为原词复现,为正确答案。

20、Question 20 is based on the passage you have just heard.

A、It is costly to bring back.

B、It is risky to destroy.

C、It is of no use on Earth.

D、It is damaged by radiation.    

解析:

    (19) One thing about the moon many people don’t know is that it has a lot of garbage on its surface, leftover from human space exploration. But how much garbage exactly have humans left on the moon? It’s hard to be accurate, but the trash likely weighs more than 181,000 kilograms on Earth. Much of it was left by American astronauts, who landed on the lunar surface between 1969 and 1972 during NASA’s Apollo Missions. The other rubbish comes from missions that did not have human crews. These missions were conducted by various space exploring agencies, including those from the US, Russia, Japan, India and Europe. Many of the older pieces are equipment sent to learn about the moon. The equipment stayed there after its mission ended. The moon is also home to lunar orbiters that mapped the moon before they crashed into its surface, adding to the garbage heap. The objects left by the Apollo astronauts included the equipment that was no longer needed. (20) Bringing back unneeded equipment would have used up precious resources such as fuel. But, as the saying goes, “one person’s trash is another’s treasure”, (21) researchers can study the garbage left on the moon to see how its materials weathered the radiation and vacuum of space overtime. Moreover, some of the objects on the moon are still being used, including a laser-range reflector left by the Apollo 11 crew.

20. Why has a lot of equipment being left on the moon?

解析:录音后半部分指出,带回不需要的设备会消耗宝贵的资源,例如燃料。也就是说,带回它们的成本很高,故A选项为正确答案。C选项为强干扰项,录音中提到这些设备是无用的,但并未说明在地球上没有用处,故C选项错误。

21、Question 21 is based on the passage you have just heard.

A、Record details of space exploration.

B、Monitor the change of lunar weather.

C、Study the effect of radiation and vacuum on its materials.

D、Explore the possibility of human settlement on the moon.

解析:

    (19) One thing about the moon many people don’t know is that it has a lot of garbage on its surface, leftover from human space exploration. But how much garbage exactly have humans left on the moon? It’s hard to be accurate, but the trash likely weighs more than 181,000 kilograms on Earth. Much of it was left by American astronauts, who landed on the lunar surface between 1969 and 1972 during NASA’s Apollo Missions. The other rubbish comes from missions that did not have human crews. These missions were conducted by various space exploring agencies, including those from the US, Russia, Japan, India and Europe. Many of the older pieces are equipment sent to learn about the moon. The equipment stayed there after its mission ended. The moon is also home to lunar orbiters that mapped the moon before they crashed into its surface, adding to the garbage heap. The objects left by the Apollo astronauts included the equipment that was no longer needed. (20) Bringing back unneeded equipment would have used up precious resources such as fuel. But, as the saying goes, “one person’s trash is another’s treasure”, (21) researchers can study the garbage left on the moon to see how its materials weathered the radiation and vacuum of space overtime. Moreover, some of the objects on the moon are still being used, including a laser-range reflector left by the Apollo 11 crew.

21. What can researchers do with the garbage on the moon?

解析:录音最后指出,研究人员可以研究留在月球上的垃圾,看看其材料是如何经受住长时间太空辐射和真空的。C选项是对原文信息的同义转述,故为正确答案。

22、Question 22 is based on the passage you have just heard.

A、It is likely to remain a means of business communication.

B、It is likely to be a competitor of various messaging apps.

C、It will gradually be replaced by social media.

D、It will have to be governed by specific rules.

解析:

    In my line of work, I receive a lot of e-mails. I also send a lot of e-mails. Though social media and messaging apps have taken over some of the roles from e-mail as a form of communication, (22) e-mail is likely to retain an important role for business communication in the future. Surprisingly, though, a lot of companies and organizations lack formal guidelines for e-mailing. As most of you will soon be entering the workforce, I would like to share with you my own rules for e-mailing.

    (23) If someone sends you an e-mail, reply to them, acknowledging the email. A simple “thank you” lets the sender know that their e-mail has arrived safely, that it has not been lost among what could be fifty other emails that have arrived in your e-mail inbox that day. (24) It is not necessary to reply to a mass email sent to numerous recipients. These emails are often informative rather than personalized correspondence requiring a response or action. (23) But it’s common politeness to respond to a personal message, preferably within 24 hours of receiving it.

    It’s also important to use proper English. Just because e-mails are a quick form of communication doesn’t mean e-mails, especially business e-mails, should be written using informal, shortened forms of words. Think of e-mail as a letter. Spelling, grammar and punctuation should not be overlooked. (25) And never use capitals to emphasize a word or words in an e-mail. It’s the same as yelling.

22. What does the passage say about e-mail?

解析:录音开头指出,邮件在未来的商务交流中可能仍将扮演重要的角色,故A选项为正确答案。

23、Question 23 is based on the passage you have just heard.

A、Save the message in their file.

B、Make a timely response.

C、Examine the information carefully.      

D、See if any action needs to be taken.      

解析:

    In my line of work, I receive a lot of e-mails. I also send a lot of e-mails. Though social media and messaging apps have taken over some of the roles from e-mail as a form of communication, (22) e-mail is likely to retain an important role for business communication in the future. Surprisingly, though, a lot of companies and organizations lack formal guidelines for e-mailing. As most of you will soon be entering the workforce, I would like to share with you my own rules for e-mailing.

    (23) If someone sends you an e-mail, reply to them, acknowledging the email. A simple “thank you” lets the sender know that their e-mail has arrived safely, that it has not been lost among what could be fifty other emails that have arrived in your e-mail inbox that day. (24) It is not necessary to reply to a mass email sent to numerous recipients. These emails are often informative rather than personalized correspondence requiring a response or action. (23) But it’s common politeness to respond to a personal message, preferably within 24 hours of receiving it.

    It’s also important to use proper English. Just because e-mails are a quick form of communication doesn’t mean e-mails, especially business e-mails, should be written using informal, shortened forms of words. Think of e-mail as a letter. Spelling, grammar and punctuation should not be overlooked. (25) And never use capitals to emphasize a word or words in an e-mail. It’s the same as yelling.

23. What should one do upon receiving personalized e-mail?

解析:录音中间指出,收到电子邮件要回复、确认邮件,并且后面的录音也指出,收到私人信息后回复是基本礼貌,且最好在24小时内回复,故B选项为正确答案。

24、Question 24 is based on the passage you have just heard.

A、It is to be passed on.

B、It is mostly junk.    

C、It requires no reply.

D、It causes no concern.      

解析:

    In my line of work, I receive a lot of e-mails. I also send a lot of e-mails. Though social media and messaging apps have taken over some of the roles from e-mail as a form of communication, (22) e-mail is likely to retain an important role for business communication in the future. Surprisingly, though, a lot of companies and organizations lack formal guidelines for e-mailing. As most of you will soon be entering the workforce, I would like to share with you my own rules for e-mailing.

    (23) If someone sends you an e-mail, reply to them, acknowledging the email. A simple “thank you” lets the sender know that their e-mail has arrived safely, that it has not been lost among what could be fifty other emails that have arrived in your e-mail inbox that day. (24) It is not necessary to reply to a mass email sent to numerous recipients. These emails are often informative rather than personalized correspondence requiring a response or action. (23) But it’s common politeness to respond to a personal message, preferably within 24 hours of receiving it.

    It’s also important to use proper English. Just because e-mails are a quick form of communication doesn’t mean e-mails, especially business e-mails, should be written using informal, shortened forms of words. Think of e-mail as a letter. Spelling, grammar and punctuation should not be overlooked. (25) And never use capitals to emphasize a word or words in an e-mail. It’s the same as yelling.

24. What does the passage say about a mass e-mail?

解析:录音中间部分指出,群发邮件通常是通知性的,而不是需要回复的私人邮件,可知群发邮件是不需要回复的,故C选项为正确答案。

25、Question 25 is based on the passage you have just heard.

A、Make it as short as possible.

B、Use simple and clear language.

C、Adopt an informal style of writing.

D、Avoid using capitals for emphasis.

解析:

    In my line of work, I receive a lot of e-mails. I also send a lot of e-mails. Though social media and messaging apps have taken over some of the roles from e-mail as a form of communication, (22) e-mail is likely to retain an important role for business communication in the future. Surprisingly, though, a lot of companies and organizations lack formal guidelines for e-mailing. As most of you will soon be entering the workforce, I would like to share with you my own rules for e-mailing.

    (23) If someone sends you an e-mail, reply to them, acknowledging the email. A simple “thank you” lets the sender know that their e-mail has arrived safely, that it has not been lost among what could be fifty other emails that have arrived in your e-mail inbox that day. (24) It is not necessary to reply to a mass email sent to numerous recipients. These emails are often informative rather than personalized correspondence requiring a response or action. (23) But it’s common politeness to respond to a personal message, preferably within 24 hours of receiving it.

    It’s also important to use proper English. Just because e-mails are a quick form of communication doesn’t mean e-mails, especially business e-mails, should be written using informal, shortened forms of words. Think of e-mail as a letter. Spelling, grammar and punctuation should not be overlooked. (25) And never use capitals to emphasize a word or words in an e-mail. It’s the same as yelling.

25. What should one do when writing a business e-mail?

解析:录音最后指出,在商务邮件中,不要使用大写字母来强调一个或多个词,故D选项为正确答案。

二、Part III Reading Comprehension

 Have you ever used email to apologize to a colleague? Delivered a  (26)_____ to a subordinate(下属)with a voice-mail message? Flown by plane across the country just to deliver important news in person? The various communication options at our fingertips today can be good for  (27)_____ and productivity—and at the same time very troublesome. With so many ways to communicate, how should a manager choose the one that’s best—  (28)_____ when the message to be delivered is bad or unwelcome news for the recipient? We’ve  (29)_____ business communication consultants and etiquette(礼仪)experts to come up with the following guidelines for  (30)_____ using the alternative ways of delivering difficult messages.

    First of all, choose how personal you want to be. A face-to-face communication is the most  (31)_____. Other choices, in descending order of personalization, are: a real-time phone call, a voice-mail message, a handwritten note, a typewritten letter, and the most  (32)_____ is email. Some of these may change order according to the  (33)_____ situation or your own preferences; for example, a handwritten note might seem more personal than voice-mail. How do you decide on the best choice for the difficult message you’ve got to deliver? “My  (34)_____ concern is: How can I soften or civilize this message?” says etiquette expert Dana Casperson. “So when I apologize, I usually choose in-person first, or a phone conversation as my top alternative, and maybe a handwritten note next. Apologizing by email is something I now totally  (35)_____.

26、(1)

A、primary

B、specific

C、avoid

D、reward

E、particularly

F、surveyed

G、intimate

H、silent

I、escape

J、effectively

K、unfriendly

L、prompt

M、convenience

N、witnessed

O、warning

解析:

名词:

convenience 方便,便利设施; escape 逃离,逃避; intimate 知己,密友,至交; reward 回报;报酬;奖赏;

warning 警告,警示;告诫

动词:

avoid 避免,避开;escape 逃走,避免,泄露;intimate 暗示,提示;prompt 促使,激励,推动;reward 报答,奖赏;surveyed (-ed) 调查,测量,勘测;warning (-ing) 警告;提醒; witnessed (-ed) 见证,目睹

形容词:

intimate 亲近的,密切的;primary 首要的,主要的;prompt 迅速的;立刻的;silent 安静的;无声的;specific  具体的,特定的;unfriendly 不友好的

副词:

effectively 有效地,实际上;particularly 尤其,特别

26. warning

解析:名词辨析题。根据空格前的a可知,空格处应填入可数名词单数。根据首段第一句中的apologize(道歉)和倒数第二句when the message to be delivered is bad or unwelcome news for the recipient(特别是要传递的消息对收件人来说是坏消息或不受欢迎的消息时)可知,空格处应指不太好的消息,故warning(警告,警示;告诫)符合题意。

27.  convenience

解析:名词辨析题。根据空格后的and productivity可知,空格处应填入与productivity相对应的名词。根据句意可知,如今,各种通讯工具触手可及,它们带来____、高效的同时,也带来了麻烦。空格处应填入与“高效”意思相近的词汇,备选项中只有convenience(方便)符合题意。

28. particularly

解析:副词辨析题。空格后为when引导的状语从句,空格处应填入副词修饰该状语从句。根据句意可知,现在有很多交流的方式,____是要传递的消息对收件人来说是坏消息或不受欢迎的消息时,管理者该如何选择最佳的方式呢?空格处应填入表示强调某种情况的词汇,备选项中只有particularly(尤其,特别)符合题意。

29.  surveyed

解析:动词辨析题。根据空格前的We’ve可知,空格处应填入动词的过去分词形式。句意为:我们已经____了很多商务沟通顾问和礼仪方面的专家,让他们提出一些参考建议,能运用替代方式来传达不受欢迎的消息。 surveyed(调查)代入空格符合题意。

30.  effectively

解析:副词辨析题。句子不缺少主干成分,故空处考虑填入副词。备选项中 effectively(有效地)代入空格则意为,能有效地运用替代方式来传达有困难的消息,符合题意,故正确。

31.  intimate

解析:形容词辨析题。根据空格前的the most最高级可知,空格处应填入形容词,构成形容词最高级。根据前后句意可知,首先,选择你想要的亲密程度。面对面交流是最____的。其他选择按亲密程度降序排列,依次为:实时电话、语音邮件、手写便条、打印信件。根据常识可知,面对面交流是几种列举的方式中亲密度最高的, intimate(亲密的)符合题意。

32.  unfriendly

解析:形容词辨析题。根据空格前后的the most和is可知,空格处应填入形容词,构成最高级。句意为:其他选择按亲密程度降序排列,依次为:实时电话、语音邮件、手写便条、打印信件,其中最____的方式是电子邮件。按照降序排列,写邮件排在最后面,由此可知,邮件是最不亲近的交流方式,故 unfriendly(不友好的,不友善的;冷漠的)符合题意。

33.  specific

解析:形容词辨析题。根据空格前的the和其后的situation可判断空格处应填入形容词,修饰situation。根据下文的例子,手写便条可能比语音邮件更加亲密。而按照上文的亲密程度排列,手写便条的亲密程度在语音邮件之后,由此可知,交流方式可能会根据特定的情况和自身的偏好而改变。因此空格处应填入specific(特定的)。

34. primary

解析:形容词辨析题。根据空格前的My和后面的concern可知,空格处应填入修饰concern的形容词。下文提到礼仪专家黛娜·卡斯博森的道歉方式首先选择亲自道歉,其次是电话沟通,最后是手写便条。由此可知,黛娜·卡斯博森首要考虑的是如何让信息变得委婉、文明。primary(首要的,主要的)代入原文,符合题意。

35. avoid

解析:动词辨析题。空格处为定语从句中的谓语,主语为I,空格处应填入动词的原形。根据上文可知,礼仪专家黛娜·卡斯博森首先考虑的是如何让信息变得委婉、文明。在道歉时,她通常会选择亲自道歉,或者把电话沟通当作的首选,其次会选择手写便条,并且____写邮件道歉。上文提到最不亲近的方式是电子邮件,由此可知,礼仪专家黛娜·卡斯博森会避免写邮件道歉。选项avoid(避免)符合文意。

27、(2)

A、primary

B、specific

C、avoid

D、reward

E、particularly

F、surveyed

G、intimate

H、silent

I、escape

J、effectively

K、unfriendly

L、prompt

M、convenience

N、witnessed

O、warning

解析:见上一题!

28、(3)

A、primary

B、specific

C、avoid

D、reward

E、particularly

F、surveyed

G、intimate

H、silent

I、escape

J、effectively

K、unfriendly

L、prompt

M、convenience

N、witnessed

O、warning

解析:见上一题!

29、(4)

A、primary

B、specific

C、avoid

D、reward

E、particularly

F、surveyed

G、intimate

H、silent

I、escape

J、effectively

K、unfriendly

L、prompt

M、convenience

N、witnessed

O、warning

解析:见上一题!

30、(5)

A、primary

B、specific

C、avoid

D、reward

E、particularly

F、surveyed

G、intimate

H、silent

I、escape

J、effectively

K、unfriendly

L、prompt

M、convenience

N、witnessed

O、warning

解析:见上一题!

31、(6)

A、primary

B、specific

C、avoid

D、reward

E、particularly

F、surveyed

G、intimate

H、silent

I、escape

J、effectively

K、unfriendly

L、prompt

M、convenience

N、witnessed

O、warning

解析:见上一题!

32、(7)

A、primary

B、specific

C、avoid

D、reward

E、particularly

F、surveyed

G、intimate

H、silent

I、escape

J、effectively

K、unfriendly

L、prompt

M、convenience

N、witnessed

O、warning

解析:见上一题!

33、(8)

A、primary

B、specific

C、avoid

D、reward

E、particularly

F、surveyed

G、intimate

H、silent

I、escape

J、effectively

K、unfriendly

L、prompt

M、convenience

N、witnessed

O、warning

解析:见上一题!

34、(9)

A、primary

B、specific

C、avoid

D、reward

E、particularly

F、surveyed

G、intimate

H、silent

I、escape

J、effectively

K、unfriendly

L、prompt

M、convenience

N、witnessed

O、warning

解析:见上一题!

35、(10)

A、primary

B、specific

C、avoid

D、reward

E、particularly

F、surveyed

G、intimate

H、silent

I、escape

J、effectively

K、unfriendly

L、prompt

M、convenience

N、witnessed

O、warning

解析:见上一题!

                                  How a Poor, Abandoned Parisian Boy Became a Top Chef?

【A】The busy streets in Paris were uneven and caked in thick mud, but there was always a breathtaking sight to see in the shop windows of Patisserie de la Rue de la Paix. By 1814, people crowded outside the bakery, straining for a glimpse of the latest sweet food created by the young chef who worked inside.

【B】 His name was Marie-Antoine Carême, and he had appeared, one day, almost out of nowhere. But in his short lifetime, which ended exactly 184 years ago today, he would forever revolutionize French gourmet food(美食), write best-selling cook books and think up magical dishes for royals and other important people.

【C】Carême’s childhood was one part tragedy, equal part mystery. Born the 16th child to poor parents in Paris in either 1783 or 1784, a young Carême was suddenly abandoned at the height of the French Revolution. At 8 years old, he worked as a kitchen boy for a restaurant in Paris in exchange for room and board. By age 15, he had become an apprentice(学徒)to Sylvain Bailly, a well-known dessert chef with a successful bakery in one of Paris’s most fashionable neighborhoods.

【D】Carême was quick at learning in the kitchen. Bailly encouraged his young apprentice to learn to read and write. Carême would often spend his free afternoons at the nearby National Library reading books on art and architecture. In the back room of the little bakery, his interest in design and his baking talent combined to work wonders—he shaped delicious masterpieces out of flour, butter and sugar.

【E】In his teenage years, Carême fashioned eatable copies of the late 18th century’s most famous buildings—cookies in the shape of ruins of ancient Athens and pies in the shape of ancient Chinese palaces and temples. Sylvain Bailly, his master, displayed these luxuriant creations— often as large as 4 feet tall—in his bakery windows.

【F】 Carême creations soon captured the discriminating eye of a French diplomat, Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord. Around 1804, Talleyrand challenged Carême to produce a full menu for his personal castle, instructing the young baker to use local, seasonal fruits and vegetables and to avoid repeating main dishes over the course of an entire year. The experiment was a grand success and Talleyrand’s association with French nobility would prove a profitable connection for Carême.

【G】 French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was known to be unimpressed by the declining taste of early 18th century cooking, but under pressure to entertain Paris’ high society, he too called Carême to his kitchen at Tuileries Palace. In 1810, Carême designed the extraordinary cake for the wedding of Napoleon and his second bride, Marie-Louise of Austria. He became one of the first modern chefs to focus on the appearance of his table, not just the flavor of his dishes. “I want order and taste. A well-displayed meal is enhanced one hundred percent in my eyes,” he later wrote in one of his cook books.

【H】In 1816, Carême began a culinary(烹饪的)journey which would forever mark his place as history’s first top chef. He voyaged to England to cook in the modern Great Kitchen of the prince regent(摄政王), George IV, and crossed continents to prepare grand banquets for the tables of Tsar Alexander I of Russia. Never afraid to talk up his own accomplishments, a boastful Carême made a fortune as wealthy families with social ambitions invited him to their kitchens. Later, in his cook books, he would often include a sketch of himself, so that people on the street would be able to recognize—and admire—him.

【I】Carême’s cooking displays became the symbol of fine French dining; they were plentiful, beautiful and imposing. Guests would fall silent in wonder as servants carried Carême’s fancy creations into the dining hall. For a banquet celebrating the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia’s visit to George IV’s Brighton Pavillion on Jan. 18, 1817, the menu featured 120 different dishes, highlighting eight different soups, 40 main courses, and 32 desserts.

【J】As he traveled through the homes of early 19th century nobility, Carême forged the new art of French gourmet food. Locked in hot kitchens, Carême created his four “mother sauces.” These sauces—béchamel, velouté, espagnole and allemande—formed the central building blocks for many French main courses. He also perfected the soufflé—a baked egg dish, and introduced the standard chef’s uniform—the same double-breasted white coat and tall white hat still worn by many chefs today. The white clothing conveyed an image of cleanliness, according to Carême—and in his realm, appearance was everything.

【K】Between meals, Carême wrote cook books that would be used in European kitchens for the next century. His manuals, including The Royal Parisian Baker and the massive five-volume Art of French Cooking Series (1833-1847, completed after his death) first systematized many basic principles of cooking, complete with drawings and step-by-step directions. Long before television cooking shows, Carême walked readers through common kitchen tasks, instructing them to “try this for yourself, at home” as famous American Chef Julia Child might do, many years later.

【L】In the end, however, it was the kitchen that did Carême in. Decades of working over coal fires in tight, closed spaces with little fresh air (to ensure his dishes would not get cold) had fatally damaged his lungs. On Jan. 12, 1833, Carême died just before he turned 50.

【M】But in his lifetime, Carême, ever confident, could see beyond his short domination in the kitchen. He wanted to “set the standard for beauty in classical and modern cooking, and prove to the distant future that the French chefs of the 19th century were the most famous in the world,” as he wrote in his papers.

【N】Decades later, Auguste Escoffier would build upon Carême’s concept of French cuisine(烹饪). But in the very beginning, there was just Carême, the top chef who elevated dining into art.

36、Carême was among the first chefs who stressed both the appearance and flavor of dishes.

A、A

B、B

C、C

D、D

E、E

F、F

G、G

H、H

I、I

J、J

K、K

L、L

M、M

N、N

解析:36. 卡莱姆是最早同时关注菜肴美观和味道的厨师之一。

解析:G。根据题干中的among the first chefs和appearance and flavor可定位至文章G段。该段倒数第三句提及卡莱姆是最早关注菜肴美观而不仅仅是菜肴的味道的现代厨师之一。题干中的among the first chefs对应G段中的one of the first modern chefs;the appearance and flavor of dishes对应G段中的on the appearance of his table, not just the flavor of his dishes。故选择G项。

37. 卡莱姆想向后代展示,他那个时代的法国厨师是全世界最出色的。

解析:M。根据题干中的later generations和most outstanding in the world可定位至文章M段。该段第二句指出卡莱姆想为古典烹饪和现代烹饪之美树立标准,向未来证明19世纪的法国厨师是世界上最著名的。题干中的later generations对应M段中的the distant future,most outstanding in the world对应原文中的the most famous in the world。因此选择M项。

38. 卡莱姆因向一位法国外交官和其朋友服务而受益良多。

解析:F。根据题干中的benefited greatly和serving a French diplomat and his connections可定位至位置F段。该段指出法国外交官塔莱朗让卡莱姆为他的私人城堡制作一份完整的菜单,这一尝试取得了巨大的成功,塔莱朗与法国贵族的交往将给卡莱姆带来有利的联系。题干中的benefited greatly对应F段中的profitable,his connections对应原文中的Talleyrand’s association with French nobility。因此选择F项。

39. 卡莱姆向一位著名的巴黎甜点师学习厨艺。

解析:C。根据题干中的learned his trade和a famous dessert chef可定位至文章C段。该段最后一句指出卡莱姆8岁时在巴黎的一家餐馆当帮厨,以换取食宿。从15岁开始,他成为巴黎著名的甜点师西尔万·贝利的学徒。learned his trade对应原文中的become an apprentice,a famous dessert chef对应原文中的a well-known dessert chef。因此正确答案为C项。

40. 卡莱姆的创意作品被师傅展示在橱窗里。

解析:E。根据题干中的creative works were exhibited in the shop windows可定位至文章E段。该段最后一句指出,他的作品被师傅展示在面包店橱窗里。题干中的creative works对应原文中的luxuriant creations,exhibited与原文中的displayed对应。因此正确答案为E项。

41. 卡莱姆对艺术和建筑的了解帮助他用常规原料制作出令人赞叹的甜点。

解析:D。根据题干中的knowledge of art and architecture和create extraordinary desserts out of ordinary ingredients可定位至文章D段。该段最后两句指出,卡莱姆在空闲时阅读有关艺术和建筑的书籍。他将设计的兴趣和烘焙天赋结合在一起,创造出美味的杰作。knowledge of art and architecture对应原文中的Carême…reading books on art and architecture,extraordinary desserts 对应delicious masterpieces,ordinary ingredient对应flour, butter and sugar。因此选择D项。

42. 许多在巴黎的人都想去看看卡莱姆最新制作出来的甜点。

解析:A。根据题干中的eager to have a look at the latest sweet food可定位至文章A段最后一句。定位句指出人们挤在面包房外面,试图想看一眼里面工作的年轻厨师制作出的最新款甜点。题干中的eager to have a look与原文中的straining for a glimpse of对应,the latest sweet food对应the latest sweet food。因此正确答案为A项。

43. 卡莱姆通过为富裕且有社会抱负的家庭烹饪而变得非常富有。

解析:H。根据题干中的became extremely wealthy 和rich and socially ambitious families可定位至文章H段倒数第二句。该句指出卡莱姆被有社会抱负的富裕家庭请进厨房,并因此发了大财。became extremely wealthy对应原文中的made a fortune,rich and socially ambitious families对应原文wealthy families with social ambitions。因此选择H项。

44. 卡莱姆的书籍系统化了许多烹饪原则。

解析:K。根据题干中的fundamental cooking principles in a systematic way可定位至K段第二句。定位句指出,卡莱姆的烹饪书首次系统化了许多烹饪的基本原则。fundamental cooking principles in a systematic way与原文中的first systematized many basic principles of cooking对应。因此选择K项。

45. 卡莱姆对法国烹饪的贡献是革命性的。

解析:B。根据题干中的contribution to French cooking和revolutionary可定位至文章B段第二句。根据定位句可知,在他短暂的一生中,他一直改变着法国美食,编著烹饪畅销书并设计神奇的菜肴供皇室成员和其他重要的人享用。题干中的revolutionary对应原文中的revolutionize。因此正确答案为B项。

37、Carême wanted to show to later generations that French chefs of his time were most outstanding in the world.

A、A

B、B

C、C

D、D

E、E

F、F

G、G

H、H

I、I

J、J

K、K

L、L

M、M

N、N

解析:见上一题!

38、Carême benefited greatly from serving a French diplomat and his connections.

A、A

B、B

C、C

D、D

E、E

F、F

G、G

H、H

I、I

J、J

K、K

L、L

M、M

N、N

解析:见上一题!

39、Carême learned his trade from a famous dessert chef in Paris.

A、A

B、B

C、C

D、D

E、E

F、F

G、G

H、H

I、I

J、J

K、K

L、L

M、M

N、N

解析:见上一题!

40、Carême’s creative works were exhibited in the shop windows by his master.

A、A

B、B

C、C

D、D

E、E

F、F

G、G

H、H

I、I

J、J

K、K

L、L

M、M

N、N

解析:见上一题!

41、Carême’s knowledge of art and architecture helped him create extraordinary desserts out of ordinary ingredients.

A、A

B、B

C、C

D、D

E、E

F、F

G、G

H、H

I、I

J、J

K、K

L、L

M、M

N、N

解析:见上一题!

42、Many people in Paris were eager to have a look at the latest sweet food made by Carême.

A、A

B、B

C、C

D、D

E、E

F、F

G、G

H、H

I、I

J、J

K、K

L、L

M、M

N、N

解析:见上一题!

43、Carême became extremely wealthy by cooking for rich and socially ambitious families.

A、A

B、B

C、C

D、D

E、E

F、F

G、G

H、H

I、I

J、J

K、K

L、L

M、M

N、N

解析:见上一题!

44、Carême’s writings dealt with fundamental cooking principles in a systematic way.

A、A

B、B

C、C

D、D

E、E

F、F

G、G

H、H

I、I

J、J

K、K

L、L

M、M

N、N

解析:见上一题!

45、Carême’s contribution to French cooking was revolutionary.

A、A

B、B

C、C

D、D

E、E

F、F

G、G

H、H

I、I

J、J

K、K

L、L

M、M

N、N

解析:见上一题!

     Roughly the size of a soda can, sitting on a bookshelf, a relatively harmless gadget may be turning friends away from your home. The elephant in your living room is your Internet-connected security camera, a device people are increasingly using for peace of mind in their homes. But few stop to think about the effect these devices may have on house guests. Should you tell your friends, for instance, that they’re being recorded while you all watch the big game together?

     “It’s certainly new territory, especially as home security cameras become easier to install,” says Lizzie Post, president of the Emily Post Institute, America’s foremost manners advisors. “I think it will be very interesting to see what etiquette(礼仪)emerges in terms of whether you tell people you have a camera or not, and whether guests have a right to ask that it be turned off, if it’s not a security issue.”

    Post wants to make clear that she’s not talking about legal rights, but rather personal preferences. She also wants to explain that there are no right or wrong answers regarding manners on this front yet, because the technology is just now becoming mainstream. Besides, the Emily Post Institute doesn’t dictate manners.

When it comes to security cameras, Post says it’s a host’s responsibility to make sure guests feel comfortable within their home. “I’m always a fan of being open and honest.” For instance, if the host casually acknowledges that there is a camera in the room by telling a story about it, that may be enough to provide an opening for a guest to say if they are uncomfortable.

    However, if a contractor is working in your home, you don’t need to tell them that there are cameras watching. Then again, the air of accountability that the camera generates can also work in contractors’ favor. “If anything does go wrong while they’re in the house, they don’t want to be blamed for it,” she says. “In fact, the camera could be the thing that proves that they didn’t steal the $20, or knock the vase off the table.” 

46、46. For what reason may your friends feel reluctant to visit your home?

A、The security camera installed may intrude into their privacy.

B、They don’t want their photos to be circulated on the Internet.

C、The security camera may turn out to be harmful to their health.

D、They may not be willing to interact with your family members.

解析:

解析:A。根据题干中的feel reluctant to visit your home可定位至文章第一段第一句。定位句指出,书架上放着可乐罐大小、相对无害的小玩意可能会让你的朋友远离你的家。之后文章提及这一装置是security camera(安保摄像头)。第一段最后以朋友一起看比赛为例,说明安保摄像头会侵犯朋友的隐私,因此选择A项。B项和D项在文章中未提及,故排除。根据常识可知,监控摄像头不会对身体造成伤害,故排除C项。

47、47. What does Lizzie Post say is new territory?

A、The effect of manners advice on the public.

B、Cost of applying new technologies at home.

C、The increasing use of home security devices.

D、Etiquette around home security cameras.

解析:

解析:D。根据题干中的Lizzie Post和new territory可定位至文章第二段。第二段第一句提出It’s certainly new territory(这无疑是个新领域),随后第二句指出看看在家中安装监控摄像头会产生什么样礼仪是非常有趣的。因此可推断出D项正确。A项和B项在文章中未提及,故排除。文章中只提及home security cameras(家庭安保摄像头)而非C项中的home security devices(家庭安全装置),且C项不是利兹·博斯特所说的新领域,故排除。

48、48. What is Lizzie Post mainly discussing with regard to the use of home security cameras?

A、Legal rights.

B、Moral issues.

C、Likes and dislikes of individuals.

D、The possible impact on manners.

解析:

解析:C。根据题干中的Lizzie Post和the use of home security cameras可定位至文章第三段。第三段首句提出她谈论的不是法律权利,而是个人偏好问题。C项对应原文中的personal preferences,因此选择C项。第三段第一句明确说明,利兹·博斯特讨论的不是法律权利问题,因此排除A项。B项在文章中未提及,故排除。第三段最后一句提到艾米丽·博斯特研究院并不会规定这些行为举止,D项不在她讨论范围内,故排除。

49、49. What is a host’s responsibility regarding security cameras, according to Lizzie Post?

A、Making their guests feel at ease.

B、Indicating where they are.

C、Turning them off in time.

D、Ensuring their guests’ privacy.

解析:

解析:A。根据题干中的host’s responsibility和security cameras可定位至第四段第一句。定位句指出,提到摄像头安全,博斯特说,主人有责任确保客人在家里感到舒适。A项中的feel at ease是对原文中feel comfortable的同义转述,因此本题答案选择A项。B、C和D项在文章中未提及,故排除。

50、50. In what way can the home security camera benefit visitors to your home?

A、It can satisfy their curiosity.

B、It can prove their innocence.

C、It can help them learn new technology.

D、It can make their visit more enjoyable.

解析:

解析:B。根据题干中的home security camera benefit visitors可定位至文章最后一段。最后一段指出摄像头会对承包商有利,因为一旦家里出现了什么问题,摄像头可以为他们作证。即指他们可以通过摄像头证明自己是清白的,与家中问题无关,因此B项正确。A、C和D项在原文中均没有依据,故排除。

     PepsiCo is to spend billions of dollars to develop drinks and snacks and reformulate existing ones with lower sugar, salt and fat, as consumers demand healthier options and regulatory pressure intensifies amid an obesity epidemic(流行病).

    The maker of Mountain Dew and Gatorade has been one of the earlier movers in the industry to offer products with reduced levels of unhealthy ingredients—PepsiCo claims a packet of its chips now contains less salt than a slice of white bread. However, its new 10-year plan makes clear it believes it still has a long way to go.

Shifting eating habits, including a sharp drop in consumption of sparkling drinks, have forced radical change on the industry. But those shifts have yet to be reflected in record obesity levels, which stand at 36.5% overall in the US.

    Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo chairman, said the plan to make its products healthier was important for the company’s growth. But on the subject of obesity, she pointed out that consumers’ lifestyles have changed significantly, with many people being more sedentary(久坐不动的)not least because more time is spent in front of computers. She said PepsiCo’s contribution was to produce healthier snacks that still tasted good.

    “Society has to change its habits,” she added. “We can’t do much to alter sedentary lifestyles, but we can provide consumers with great-tasting products, low in salt, sugar and fat. In the past we had to have a taste trade-off. But we’re breaking that trade-off.”

    PepsiCo’s plan for its foods and drinks is based on guidelines from the World Health Organization, which last week backed using taxes on sparkling drinks to reduce sugar consumption. Initiatives also include efforts to reduce its environmental impact, water consumption and materials used in packaging by 2025.

    PepsiCo did not say exactly how much it planned to invest to reach its goals. However, Dr. Mehmood Khan, chief scientific officer, said the company had doubled research and development spending in the past five years and was “committed to sustaining investment”, adding that companies cannot cost-cut their way to increasing sales. PepsiCo’s research and development budget in 2015 was $754 million.

51、51. Why is PepsiCo making a policy change?

A、To win support from the federal government.

B、To be more competitive in the global market.

C、To satisfy the growing needs for healthy foods.

D、To invest more wisely in the soft drink industry.

解析:

解析:C。根据题干中的PepsiCo和a policy change可定位至文章第一段。文章第一段一开始就指出由于消费者需要更健康的食品,以及对肥胖流行病监管压力的增大,百事公司花费数十亿美元研发饮料和零食。由此可推断出,百事公司改变策略是为了满足消费者对健康食品日益增长的需求,因此选择C项。文章未提及A、B和D项,故排除。

52、52. What does PepsiCo think it will have to do in the future?

A、Invest more to develop new snacks.

B、Reduce levels of obesity in the US.

C、Change consumers’ eating habits.

D、Keep on improving its products.

解析:

解析:D。根据题干中的PepsiCo 和in the future可定位至文章第二段。根据文章第二段最后一句可知,百事公司的十年计划中表明他们还有很长的路要走。再根据前一句可知,百事公司的产品减少了不健康的成分,由此可知,百事公司未来还会对自己的产品进行改进,因此选择D项。文章最后一段虽然提及invest(投资),但并未说明是否会投资资金研发新的零食,故排除。文章第三段提及obesity levels(肥胖水平),但文章是指美国的肥胖率为36.5%,并不是说百事公司要采取措施降低美国的肥胖率,故排除B项。文章第三段提及改变饮食习惯使得这一行业发生了根本的变化,此处并非指百事公司未来需要改变人们的饮食习惯,故排除C项。

53、53. Why does PepsiCo plan to alter its products, according to Indra Nooyi?

A、To ensure the company’s future development.

B、To adapt to its customers’ changed taste.

C、To help improve its consumers’ lifestyles.

D、To break the trade-off in its product design.

解析:

解析:A。根据题干中的Indra Nooyi和alter its products可定位至文章第四段。第四段首句指出,让产品更健康的计划对公司的发展非常重要。文章中的the company’s growth对应A项中的the company’s future development。因此选择A项。虽然第三段指出“改变了的饮食习惯迫使该行业发生彻底变革”,但这不是卢英德指出的百事公司改变产品的原因,故B项错误。文章第五段第二句指出We can’t do much to alter sedentary lifestyles(我们无法改变久坐的生活方式),由此可知,C项错误。文章第五段最后两句指出必须打破口味上的平衡,而非设计上的平衡,故排除D项。

54、54. What does Indra Nooyi say about the obesity epidemic?

A、It is mainly caused by overconsumption of snacks.

B、It results from high sugar and salt consumption.

C、It is attributable to people’s changed lifestyles.

D、It has a lot to do with longer working hours.

解析:

解析:C。根据题干中的Indra Nooyi和the obesity epidemic可定位至文章第四段第二句。定位句指出,消费者的生活方式发生了显著的变化,许多人坐的时间更长了。由此可推断出C项正确。A项和B项是肥胖症产生的原因,但不是卢英德的观点,故排除。文章第四段倒数第二句提到,人们坐的时间更长了,尤其是因为人们要花更多的时间坐在电脑面前,但并未指出是长时间工作,故排除。

55、55. What has PepsiCo been doing to achieve its objective?

A、Studying WHO’s guidelines.

B、Increasing its research funding.

C、Expanding its market overseas.

D、Cutting its production costs.

解析:

解析:B。根据PepsiCo和achieve its objective可定位至文章最后一段。文章最后一段第二句指出,公司在过去五年里的研发支出翻了一番,并“致力于保持投资”。由此可知B项符合题意。B项中的Increasing its research funding对应文章中的had doubled research and development spending。文章倒数第二段指出百事可乐的食品和饮料计划是根据世界卫生组织的指导方针制定的,与百事公司达成目标所做的努力无关,故排除。文章未提及扩大海外市场,故排除C项。文章最后一句指出公司不能通过削减成本来增加销售额,D项与此相悖,故排除。

三、Part IV Translation

56、    越来越多的中国人现在的确离不开手机了。他们中的许多人,包括老年人,都使用手机应用程序(apps)保持联系并拓宽朋友圈。他们也用手机购物、查找信息,因为手机便于携带。此外,使用手机应用程序通信比传统电话便宜。然而,这种新趋势导致人们在社交时过度依赖手机。事实上,一些年轻人已经变得十分上瘾,以至于忽略了与家人和朋友面对面的交流。

参考答案:

An increasing number of Chinese people indeed can’t live without mobilephones now. Many of them, including the elderly, make use of mobile apps to keep in touch and broaden their circles of friends. They also use mobile phones for shopping and looking for information, because mobile phones are easy to carry. In addition, it is cheaper to communicate by mobile applications than by traditional telephones. However, this new trend leads to over-reliance on mobilephones in social life. In fact, some young people have become so addicted that they have neglected the face-to-face communication with their family and friends.

解析:

词汇难点

1. 的确 indeed

2. 手机应用程序mobile apps

3. 拓宽broaden;widen;develop

4. 朋友圈circle of friends

5. 携带carry

6. 通信communicate

7. 传统电话traditional telephone

8. 过度依赖 over-reliance;heavy dependence

9. 上瘾be addicted (to)

110. 忽略neglect;ignore

表达难点

1. 第一句:本句为简单句,直译即可。“越来越多”可译为an increasing numberof/more and more,“离不开”可译为can’t live without…。

2. 第二句:“包括老年人”可作插入语放于句中,译为including the elderly/theold/old people,注意前后都要加逗号。“保持联系”可译为keep intouch,“拓宽朋友圈”可译为broaden their circles of friends。

3. 第三句:前果后因的关系,因而后半句可用because 引导原因状语从句。“查找信息”可译为look for/search for/find information,“便于携带”可译为easy to carry。

4. 第四句:由于主语“使用手机应用程序通信”较长,可用形式主语进行翻译,It+be+ 形容词+ 主语从句,注意此处形容词应使用比较结构。“此外”可译为in addition/additionally/moreover/what’s more 等,“通信”可直接用communicate 表达,“传统的”可译为traditional 或conventional。

5. 第五句:本句为简单句,“导致”可译为lead to 或result in,“社交”可译为social life 或social interaction。

6. 第六句:注意时态为现在完成时。可用so…that… 表示“如此……以至于……”。“面对面交流”可译为face-to-face communication。

四、Part I Writing

57、Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of studying abroad. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考答案:

The number of students who choose to study abroad is on the increase. International students may find it exciting to soak themselves in foreign cultures, but the excitement also comes with an equivalent amount of hardship.

First and foremost, culture shock is inevitable for most international students even if they have acquired an intermediate language proficiency. There are much more differences between two types of lifestyle, which require students to adapt properly. This process could result in either an unforgettable memory or a lowered expectation on their overseas experience. What is even more difficult than culture shock to overcome is students’ expense. The stereotype that all overseas students are filthy rich is not true, while many of them actually struggle to control their consumption. Meanwhile, accommodation, medical care, food and entertainment can be a burden, teaching students thrift and to work part-time.

Given the challenges above, studying abroad is undoubtedly a critical period of life. However, these challenges are not fearsome as most of the students are strong-minded enough to overcome them. It is also because of these challenges that makes overseas study an excellent way to grow up and see life and the world open-mindedly.

参考译文

选择出国留学的学生数量正在增长。国际学生可能会觉得沉浸在外国文化中非常令人兴奋,但这种兴奋也伴随着同等的困难。

第一点也是最重要的一点,文化冲击对于绝大部分国际学生来说是不可避免的,即使他们的语言水平已经达到标准。两种生活方式有非常多的差异,这需要留学生去努力适应。而且适应的过程既可能带来一段难忘的回忆,也可能会降低他们对海外经历的期望。比文化冲击更难克服的是学生的开销问题。留学生都非常富有这一刻板印象并非真实,而其实很多留学生都因控制开销而苦苦挣扎着。与此同时,住宿、医疗、餐饮和娱乐都会成为负担,并教会他们勤俭节约和勤工俭学。

由于以上这些挑战的原因,出国留学无疑是人生中的一个关键时期。然而,这些挑战并不可怕,因为绝大多数学生足够坚强去克服困难。而且正因为这些挑战,才使留学是一种绝佳的方式让人成长,并用更开阔的眼界去看待生活和世界。

解析:

【写作指南】

从题目中给出的内容可以看出,这次四级考试的写作内容属于提纲作文,要求就出国留学可能遇到的挑战展开论述,并简要论述这些挑战对品质的锻炼。写作时要注意文章的逻辑走向,注意语法多样性和正确性,注意字数。

【文章大纲】

第一段:简要阐述国外留学生活存在挑战。

第二段:分点阐述国外留学生活的挑战和对学生的影响。

第三段:总结出国留学的挑战类型并升华说明挑战其实是机遇。

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