1、大学英语四级（2013 年 12 月考试改革适用）-试卷 227 及答案解析(总分：118.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Writing(总题数：2，分数：4.00)1.Part I Writing（分数：2.00）_2.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about the popularity of WeChat. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180
2、words.（分数：2.00）_二、Listening Comprehens(总题数：12，分数：50.00)3.Part II Listening Comprehension_4.Section A_A.40%.B.61%.C.55%.D.52%.A.Paris.B.Ottawa.C.Los Angeles.D.San Francisco.A.Zuckerbergs wife.B.Zuckerbergs daughter.C.Zuckerbergs son.D.Zuckerbergs brother.A.More than one million people gave the thumbs
3、-up to his Facebook post.B.Zuckerberg was one of the most searched names on Google.C.With the large donation, Zuckerberg is not as rich as before.D.Zuckerberg would donate 99% of his Facebook stock shares because of his baby girl.A.At the end of November.B.At the beginning of October.C.At the end of
4、 October.D.At the middle of November.A.Chinas fertility industry would suffer because the government has relaxed the one-child policy.B.Not all married couples are permitted to have two children.C.The government permit gender selection and advanced fertility methods.D.Foreign countries could benefit
5、 from an increased demand for fertility services.A.Australia.B.Austria.C.Thailand.D.The United States.5.Section B_A.Teachers who have very high standards towards their students.B.Teachers who are very understanding.C.Teachers who are very demanding.D.Teachers who have their favorites.A.It means teac
6、hers should give difficult assignments and give lots of homework.B.It means teachers can develop the students more.C.It means teachers always set average expectations.D.It means teachers should have their favorites.A.Teachers who are irresponsible for their students.B.Teachers who dont care about th
7、eir students.C.Teachers who have their favorites towards students.D.Teachers who are always late for classes.A.Student and teacher.B.Classmates.C.Father and daughter.D.Lovers.A.Go shopping.B.Movie rentals.C.Eating.D.Buy clothes.A.He always forgets to give movies back.B.The movie rental fee is too hi
8、gh.C.He cant rent the films he wants to watch.D.The movies have poor qualities.A.He should live by the movie rental place.B.He should open a movie rental place.C.He could download from the Internet.D.He should watch less movies.A.Only Americans.B.All the people.C.Rich people.D.Poor people.6.Section
9、C_A.Monday.B.Tuesday.C.Wednesday.D.Thursday.A.It released the family planning policy.B.It forbade abortion.C.It forbade doing an ultrasound.D.It encouraged late marriage and late childbirth.A.It will threaten the population ecology.B.It will threaten the sustainable economic development.C.It will th
10、reaten the quality of the population.D.It will threaten the social development.A.Yes.B.No.C.It depends.D.Maybe.A.At the beginning of their freshman year.B.At the end of their freshman year.C.In the middle of their freshman year.D.Both at the beginning and the end of their freshman year.A.Teachers.B.
11、Policy makers.C.Public health professionals.D.School administrators.A.Only female.B.Only male.C.Both male and female.D.Neither male nor female.A.It was mainly about how to establish healthy concepts of relationships and marriage.B.It was mainly about how to stay healthy.C.It was mainly about how to
12、protect ourselves.D.It was mainly about how to maintain a healthy state of mind.A.They showed their understanding.B.They disliked this.C.They thought its not appropriate.D.They supported it.A.Yes.B.No.C.Not mentioned.D.Only female should do.三、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：8，分数：60.00)7.Part III Reading Co
13、mprehension_8.Section A_Every year in the first week of my English class, some students inform me that writing is too hard. They never write, unless assignments 1 it. They find the writing process 2 and difficult. How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it 3 English, with its
14、 rich vocabulary. Being able to speak but not write is like living in an 4 mansion (豪宅) and never leaving one small room. When I meet students who think they cant write, I know as a teacher my 5 is to show them the rest of the rooms. My task is to build fluency while providing the opportunity inhere
15、nt in any writing activity to 6 the moral and emotional development of my students. One great way to do this is by having students write in a journal in class every day. Writing ability is like strength training. Writing needs to be done 7 , just like exercise; just as muscles grow stronger with exe
16、rcise, writing skills improve quickly with writing practice. I often see a rise in student confidence and 8 after only a few weeks of journal writing. Expressing oneself in writing is one of the most important skills I teach to strengthen the whole student. When my students practice journal writing,
17、 they are practicing for their future academic, political, and 9 lives. They build skills so that some day they might write a great novel, a piece of sorely needed legislation, or the perfect love letter. Every day that they write in their journals puts them a step 10 to fluency, eloquence (雄辩), and
18、 command of language.A) closer I) painfulB) daily J) performanceC) emotional K) professionD) enhance L) remarkablyE) enormous M) requireF) especially N) sensitiveG) hinder O) urge H) mission（分数：20.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_10.Section B_Drivers License T
19、est TipsA This article will provide you with some simple tips for passing your drivers license test. Adequate preparation is absolutely essential, without which any number of drivers license test tips will be redundant.B Getting a drivers license is a big step in anyones life. It gives an individual
20、 the luxury to drive a car anytime he or she pleases, as driving without passing a drivers license test is against the law. For some people, the stress can be too much to handle and as a result they may mess up on the drivers license test. There are some simple drivers license test tips that anyone
21、can follow, to be assured of passing the test and getting their drivers license.C The most important of all the tips for passing your drivers license test is to be prepared. This can only be achieved by you through hours and hours of sincere and diligent practice. If you are not sufficiently prepare
22、d for your drivers license test, all the drivers license tips for passing your drivers license test will be utterly pointless and redundant. You can read as many drivers license test tips as you want, but if you are not practicing enough, then all these driving test tips will be in vain. Enrolling y
23、ourself in driving schools is advisable for this purpose.D Now, if youre wondering how to prepare for your driving test, the first thing you need to know is what the driving test instructors and officials are going to be looking for. The following are the qualities that the instructors will be on th
24、e lookout for and also the parameters that the scoring will be conducted on.E Starting the vehicle: The instructor will be observing you right from the time you start the vehicle. He will note if you turn your head to look back and if you follow all the safety regulations that are required to be fol
25、lowed while starting a vehicle. Here are some tips on learning to drive a car.F Control of the vehicle: He will pay close attention to how much control you actually have over the vehicle. Your abilities with the gas pedal, the brake, the steering wheel and other controls will be scrutinized.G Steeri
26、ng: Not many road test tips stress on the importance of steering. This quality is closely analyzed by the instructor and obviously if your steering is wayward (任性的) ,the chances of passing the drivers license test are very slim.H Driving in traffic: Keeping calm and avoiding panic attacks while driv
27、ing in traffic is of utmost importance. Many people get extremely stressed and nervous, when they are in the midst of traffic and one of the very crucial tips to pass road test for drivers license is to stay calm and composed when driving in traffic. Also read more on road safety and car safety.I Tr
28、affic signs and lane discipline: This is another area that the instructors will be rating you on. Your ability to observe lane discipline and your recognition of the various traffic signs plays a major role in your passing the test. Keep these drivers license test tips in mind to pass the test in yo
29、ur very first attempt.J Stopping: Stopping the car smoothly and at the right place is a critical skill to have. When the instructor asks you to stop the car, the timing, the positioning and the technique of doing so are important driving test tips to bear in mind.K Backing up and distance judgment:
30、Your backing up skills and your ability to judge the distances between your vehicle and other entities will also be carefully scrutinized. If you cannot back up your vehicle satisfactorily, parking would be very troublesome for you and a major source of hazard to you and to others around you.L Hill
31、parking: One of the essential tips for passing your drivers license test is to master the art of hill parking. This is not as easy as it seems and can become a major source of anxiety in a driver. If you can display good skills at hill parking, it proves that you have developed good control over the
32、 vehicle.M Arm signals and driving etiquette: Another aspect that you will be judged on is your efficiency at giving the right arm signals at the right time. Your respect for other drivers on the road and the amount of courtesy you show them also plays a part in your final rating on the drivers lice
33、nse test. Read more about defensive driving techniques and tips and defensive driving courses.N Drivers who are well aware and informed about all the rules and regulations that need to be followed have a chance of clearing their drivers license test. The primary goal of these drivers license test ti
34、ps is to instill (慢慢灌输) a responsible and mature frame of mind in every individual. These road test tips will be pointless unless you develop a calm demeanor and you are aware of all the rules that must be followed while driving.O Here are a few more basic drivers license test tips that you should k
35、eep in mind when youre learning how to prepare for your driving test. Always use the restroom before your test begins. Not doing so will cause more anxiety during the test. Memorize all the traffic signs and their significance well in advance before the test. Use your rear view mirrors efficiently a
36、nd regularly. Ensure that you are well on time for your test and are carrying all the required documents and paperwork. Get adequate sleep the previous night and do not give the test with an empty stomach. Stick to the permitted speed limit. Do not drive too fast and do not drive too slow either.P P
37、assing a drivers license test is not simple and unless you are well versed in driver education. You could face a lot of difficulties. At the end of the day, remember that the instructors also want you to pass the test, so do your best to stay calm and composed and believe in your ability to pass the
38、 test. This cannot be restated enough, but the key to passing your drivers license test is practice.（分数：20.00）(1).According to this article, the importance of steering is emphasized by not many road test tips.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).Your timing, positioning and technique should be considered by yourself
39、 when you stop your test car.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).Some people may fail their drivers license tests because they have too much stress.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).Hill parking as one of the essential tips for your license test seems easy.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).The tips in this article primarily aimed at instillin
40、g a responsible and mature frame of mind in you.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(6).In order to pass your drivers license test, you should practice.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(7).Your drivers license test begins in-practice when you start your test car.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(8).During the preparation process, a few more basic tips
41、should be kept in mind.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(9).You should sleep adequately the night before your test.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(10).A lot of difficulties could be faced if you are not well versed in driver education.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_11.Section C_Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the
42、 characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them. Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other ag
43、e group, need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulat
44、e their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief. “No man is an island.“ In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of
45、 life. As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Extroverts enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships. Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of intimacy is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in ones life
