2012 年 6 月英語(yǔ)四級(jí)真題答案

On Excessive Packaging

Nowadays the phenomena of excessive packaging of goods are prevailing in our society: clothes swathed in tissue paper, placed in cardboard box and finally wrapped in well-designed plastic bags, imported bottles of grape wine packed in wooden boxes, fruits put in hand-woven baskets, to name but a few. There are several causes of excessive packaging. The first reason is that a large number of companies believe that they can attract customers’ attention and stimulate their purchasing desire by over-packaging their goods, thus gaining more profits. On the other hand, quite a number of consumers mistakenly hold that the more delicate the package is, the better the quality will be, thus encouraging excessive packaging. In my point of view, excessive packaging has disastrous consequences, including the loss of precious resources, excessive consumption of water and energy, and unnecessary extraction of scarce land for landfill. To solve the problem, it’s necessary to take the following measures. First, laws and regulations must be made to restrict excessive packaging of companies. In addition, we need to raise consumer’s awareness that excessive packaging doesn’t equal to high quality and advocate packaging recycling.

【解析】 本次作文的話題是“過(guò)度包裝”，話題不斷新，考生應(yīng)該都比較熟悉。寫好本篇作文的關(guān)鍵在 于緊跟題目所列提綱：現(xiàn)象——原因——看法和建議，確定相應(yīng)的寫作結(jié)構(gòu)。重點(diǎn)分析產(chǎn)生此現(xiàn)象的原因有哪些，把最重要的兩三點(diǎn)羅列下來(lái)。最后，根據(jù)分析出的原因提供相應(yīng)的建 議。 范文首段開(kāi)門見(jiàn)山， 首先一句話總結(jié)如今社會(huì)上過(guò)度包裝現(xiàn)象盛行， 而后舉出一些實(shí)例補(bǔ)充 說(shuō)明。 第二段重點(diǎn)從公司和消費(fèi)者兩方面論述產(chǎn)生過(guò)度包裝的原因。 公司方面是為了吸引顧客， 刺 激消費(fèi)，贏取更多的利潤(rùn)；消費(fèi)者方面是認(rèn)為包裝越精美，質(zhì)量越好這種錯(cuò)誤的消費(fèi)意識(shí)。 接下來(lái)作者表明自己的看法，認(rèn)為過(guò)度包裝會(huì)導(dǎo)致很多問(wèn)題：稀缺資源的流失；水，能源的 過(guò)度消耗以及產(chǎn)生不必要的垃圾場(chǎng)等。 最后一段作者針對(duì)原因提出了一些解決方案。 第一方面， 建立法律規(guī)章制度來(lái)約束企業(yè)的過(guò) 度包裝行為。第二方面，必須讓消費(fèi)者認(rèn)識(shí)到過(guò)度包裝不等同于高質(zhì)量，并提倡包裝物的回 收利用。 本文條理清晰， 論述充分， 語(yǔ)言使用規(guī)范得當(dāng)， 如： to name but a few， first reason is that…， the on the other hand，in my point of view，to solve the problem，first，in addition 等。

1. D) providing good education for baby boomers.

2. D) Students’ performance declined.

3. D) They are mostly small in size.

4. D) Some large schools have split up into smaller ones.

5. C) their college-level test participation.

6. B) Their school performance was getting worse.

7. A) maintain closer relationships with their teachers.

8. Simplicity

9. different measures

10. tough subjects

聽(tīng)短對(duì)話

11.

M: As you can see from the drawings, the kitchen has one door into the dining room, another into the family room and a third to the outside.

W: The door into the family room isn’t big enough. Could it be made wider?

Q: What are the speakers doing?

【答案】D) Discussing a housing plan.

解析】此題為簡(jiǎn)單的推理題。從drawing，kitchen等關(guān)鍵詞可知，兩人正在看房間的圖紙，并討論希望family room能夠再大點(diǎn)。

12.

M: I’m thinking about where to go for a bite tonight. Any suggestions, Barbara?

W: Well, how about the French restaurant near the KFC? Frankly, I’ve had enough of our canteen food.

Q: What do we learn about the woman?

【答案】D) She is tired of the food in the canteen.

【解析】此題為推理題。從對(duì)話中可知，男子問(wèn)女子對(duì)于晚上到哪里吃飯有沒(méi)有任何建議。女子回答去KFC旁邊的法國(guó)餐廳，因?yàn)樗呀?jīng)受夠了食堂的食物。

13.

W: Hey, if you can’t enjoy the music at a sensible volume, why not use earphones? I’m preparing for the speech contest.

M: Oh, sorry. I didn’t realize I’ve being bothering you all this time.

Q: What is the man probably doing?

【答案】C) Listening to some loud music.

【解析】此題為較為簡(jiǎn)單的推理題。從volume，earphone，bother等關(guān)鍵詞可知該男子聽(tīng)音樂(lè)時(shí)把音量調(diào)的很高，從而影響到了女子準(zhǔn)備演講比賽。

14.

M: Finally, I’ve got the chance to put on my new suit tonight. I hope to make a good impression on your family.

W: Come on! It’s only a family reunion. So jeans and T-shirts are just fine.

Q: What does the woman mean?

【答案】C) The man can dress casually for the occasion.

【解析】此題為推理題。男子想穿新套裝給女方家庭留下好印象，但是女子說(shuō)這只是個(gè)家庭聚會(huì)，穿牛仔褲和T恤就行，即穿著隨意即可。

15.

M: Would you like to see those pants in brown and navy blue? These two colors are coming in this season.

W: Oh, actually grey is my favourite color, but I prefer something made from cotton, 100% cotton I mean.

Q: What is the woman looking for?

【答案】B) Grey pants made from pure cotton.

【解析】此題為細(xì)節(jié)題。從關(guān)鍵詞pants，grey，100% cotton可知，女子想要的是灰色純棉的短褲。

16.

W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just reach out and touch them.

M: That’s why I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland.

Q: What is the man’s chief consideration in choosing the lodge?

【答案】C) Its location.

【解析】此題為細(xì)節(jié)題。男子說(shuō)他選擇這個(gè)旅館的原因是它有著瑞士最好的視野，所以他最在乎的是位置。

17.

M: What do I have to do to apply for a passport?

W: You need proof of citizenship, either an old passport or a birth certificate and three photographs. Then you must complete this form and pay a fee.

Q: What is the man most probably going to do?

【答案】C) Travel overseas.

【解析】此題為推理題。男子詢問(wèn)女子如何申請(qǐng)護(hù)照，女子回答時(shí)說(shuō)的出生證，照片等是申請(qǐng)護(hù)照的所需用品。

18.

M: Miss, can I interest you in a pork special with serving tonight? It’s only 799, half the usual price and it’s very tasty.

W: Oh really? I will try it.

Q: What does the man say about the dish?

【答案】A) It is a good bargain.

【解析】此題為細(xì)節(jié)題。男子在給女子推薦時(shí)說(shuō)該道菜今晚的價(jià)格是平時(shí)的一般，且很好吃，可見(jiàn)十分劃算。

聽(tīng)力長(zhǎng)對(duì)話：

Part III Listening Comprehension

Section A

Conversation 1

W：Good evening, and welcome to this week’s business world. The program for and about business people. Tonight we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run your own store?

M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, I’ll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didn’t let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I’d love being my own boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want。

W:You mean you don’t keep regular hours?

M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business is slower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early。

W: Had you hired any employees to work with you yet?

M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. It’s great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.

W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business。

Q19.what is the woman doing?

Q20.What did Mr. Kayne do before he took over the bicycle shop?

Q21.Why did the man take over a bicycle shop?

Q22.What do we learn about the people working in the shop?

答案：

19. D

20. A

21. B

22. A

Conversation 2

W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.

M: Yes, but I’m not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Could you tell us something about that?

W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it’s still very important. In fact, 80% of Spain’s machine tools are from the Basque country. As for paper processing, there’s still a little. But it’s no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear?

M: Yes, thanks.

W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there’s a lot of unemployment as well as geographical problems in the region.

M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems?

W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and better roads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, we’ll see this in more detail, so we’ll come back to this question, OK?

M: OK, right.

W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and the level of training and education. In general, it’s very good and improving.

Question 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23. What does the woman say about the steel-related manufacturing in the region?

24. What problems hinder the region’s development?

25. What will the speakers discuss later?

答案：

23. B

24. C

25. C

聽(tīng)力短文答案：

Part III Listening Comprehension

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.

Passage one

Q26: B. They had known each other since childhood

Q27: B. At Joe’s house

Q28: A. Social divisions will break down if people get to know each other.

Passage two

Q29: A. In his building’s parking lot

Q30: A. It had been stolen by someone

Q31: B. In the city garage

Passage three

Q32: D. The mysteriousness of creativity

Q33: A. It is the source of all artistic work

Q34: D. Creative imagination

Q35: A. It is part of everyday life

復(fù)合聽(tīng)寫答案

36. calculators

37. handle

38. items

39. Responding

40. emergencies

41. rarely

42. occur

43. murders

44. there have been hundreds of thefts and cases of deliberate damaging of public property.

45. Things get stolen when it is easy to steal them because they are left lying around unwatched.

46. A better way to solve this problem might be for all of us to be more careful with our things.

深度閱讀選題填空

47. E. domestic

48. C. communities

49. O. survive

50. H. gather

51. M. serves

52. N. surroundings

53. J. recession

54. K. reported

55. I. households

56. F. financially

57. B. bring about a drop in the divorce rate

58. C. living separately would be too costly

59. D. Falling housing prices.

60. C. It will irreparably damage their relationship.

61. D. The economic recovery will see a higher divorce rate.

62. D) It profits by selling its user’s personal data.

63. C) They don’t know their personal data enriches Facebook.

64. C) To render better service to its users.

65. B) Formulating regulations for social-networking sites.

66. C) He doesn’t want his personal data abused.

點(diǎn)評(píng)：

文章的主題圍繞當(dāng)下很受歡迎的社交網(wǎng)站Facebook，揭露其將用戶資料出售給廣告商。而大多數(shù)用戶并未意識(shí)到這一點(diǎn)，因?yàn)樗麄儾](méi)有意識(shí)到個(gè)人資料的重要性。作者的態(tài)度和立場(chǎng)非常鮮明，并表示考慮注銷自己的賬戶。

完形填空

67. C avoid

68. B however

69. D failing

70. C stages

71. A on

72. A predicts

73. A through

74. B and

75. B sensitive

76. D experience

77. B as well as

78. C emotions

79. D to

80. A inevitable

81. D receive

82. A with

83. D quality

84. B positive

85. A memories

86. B increased

翻譯答案

87. Those flowers looked as if they hadn't been watered for a long time(好長(zhǎng)時(shí)間沒(méi)有澆水了)。

【點(diǎn)評(píng)】they即flowers做主語(yǔ)，用被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)。一段時(shí)間應(yīng)用完成時(shí)，looked過(guò)去式相比，后面應(yīng)該過(guò)去完成時(shí)。

88. Fred bought a car last week. It is ￡1,000 cheaper than mine(比我的車便宜一千英鎊)。

【點(diǎn)評(píng)】簡(jiǎn)單的比較級(jí)，cheaper than。不需要重復(fù)car，直接用mine代替my car。

89. This TV program is quite boring. We might as well listen to the music (不妨聽(tīng)聽(tīng)音樂(lè))。

【點(diǎn)評(píng)】might as well“不妨”，原句中有might。listen to the music，聽(tīng)音樂(lè)。

90. He left his office in a hurry, with lights on and doors open(燈亮著，門開(kāi)著)。

【點(diǎn)評(píng)】with短語(yǔ)做伴隨狀語(yǔ)，邏輯主語(yǔ)和表語(yǔ)之間的系動(dòng)詞省略。

91.The famous novel is said to have been translated into multiple languages(已經(jīng)被譯成多種語(yǔ)言)。

【點(diǎn)評(píng)】be said to后面跟動(dòng)詞原型，“已經(jīng)被譯”，用完成時(shí)被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)have been translated，介詞用into。

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