2009年6月大学英语四级考试模拟试题
北京新东方学校
Part I Writing (30 minutes)
注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension（Skimming and Scanning）（15 minutes） Directions ：In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For question 17,choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A）,B ）,C ）,and D）.For questions 8—in the passage.
How to Choose Good Carbs When Food Shopping
When talking about carbohydrates (碳水化合物食品) –poker face. Yes, carbs do raise blood sugar. But cutting them out of your diet is not the right their fiber but also for their antioxidants, vitamins, and I offer you some tips to choose good carbs when you do food shopping.
1. Among other benefits, fiber helps development of heart disease. Health Study found that doctors who ate
2. Buy old-fashioned oats instead of instant-cereal packets. If you're debating between oatmeal and cold cereal, choose oatmeal. It has fewer calories than most cold cereals, and, unlike most cold cereals, in sugar-stabilizing soluble fiber. In fact, research has found that sodium, which can raise blood pressure. Apple-flavored instant oatmeal from has 229 milligrams of sodium. A cup of rolled oats has only 3 milligrams of sodium —and its hearty, chewy texture just can't be beat.
3. Choose bread with the word "whole" in the first ingredient. Looking at the bread's color won't tell you if it's really whole grain —you have to read the ingredients list. Breads that list "enriched wheat flour" as the -primary ingredient have been stripped of most of their nutrients—in fact, about 11 vitamins and minerals are lost in the process. Breads that are enriched also contain added sugar and fat.
4. Embrace chewy, dense loaves with visible kernels. Even if you choose a bread that's 100 percent whole wheat, it may not be as friendly to your blood sugar as it could be. If the wheat has
been finely ground to the point that the bread has the texture of white bread, it will be digested nearly as fast as white bread and have similar effects on your blood sugar. Coarser grains take longer to digest and will raise blood sugar more slowly. Health-food stores will have this kind of bread if your local supermarket does not.
5. Look for extra-fiber breads. Some companies are selling bread with increased fiber and fewer carbs; two slices contain the same amount of carbohydrates that are in one slice of regular bread. You can also find English muffins that have 8 grams of fiber per serving for 100 calories—that's 35 percent of your daily fiber target. Consuming 25 grams of fiber a day helps lower cholesterol and control blood sugar levels.
6. Increase your stock of canned beans and lentils (扁豆). will add 6 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.
7. Upgrade your pasta to whole wheat. sugar than pasta, but thanks to the durum wheat (黑小麦sugar levels -- much more modest than that of the bread you might eat with your meal. But you choose whole wheat. Not all
8. Also look for powered-up pastas. made from grains such as oats, in addition to durum wheat, and since these
9. Reach for brown rice of white. White rice is a refined carbohydrate, which will quickly convert to glucose (葡萄糖) in the body and send your blood sugar soaring. Brown rice,
The rice is steamed before it's husked, allowing the though it doesn't contain as much good-for-you fiber or as many nutrients as brown rice does.
11. Buy a bag of barley. One of the most underappreciated cereal grains, barley can be used instead of rice or noodles in soups, stews, and bean salads. Thanks to its impressive stash of soluble fiber, which slows the digestion of food and therefore the rise of blood sugar, it's much friendlier to blood sugar than rice for most people. And it lowers cholesterol to boot.
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1. Fiber in cereal can help you _____.
A. feel full and get through the morning with a small snack
B. improve your appetite and have as much food as you can
C. do morning exercise without worrying about your health
D. get rid of many diseases such as diabetes or heart attack
2. You should choose old-fashioned oatmeal because _____ than cold cereal.
A. it contains more calories and less fiber
B. it is richer in fat while higher in fiber
C. it has fewer calories and much more fiber
D. it is much easier to cook and tastes better
3. Breads listing ―enriched wheat flour‖ in the first ingredient _____.
A. are better than those with the word ―whole ‖
B. have been stripped of most of their nutrients
C. have rich nutrients but are very expensive
D. are healthy and never contain sugar and fat
A. 28%
B. 39%
C. 35%
D. 25%
5. Canned beans and lentils _____.
6. Pasta made from the durum wheat has ______ effect on blood sugar levels than the white Italian bread.
7. Why should one look for powered-up pastas?
A. They are cheap and easy to find in the supermarket.
B. They contain extra protein and even more fiber.
C. They are very likely to increase your blood sugar.
D. They offer you more energy than other pastas.
Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the
conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line though the centre.
注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上作答。
11. A she‘ll teach the man to operate the computer
B she will wait for her sister
C she doesn‘t think his sister is a good typist
D she thinks the man should buy a computer
12. A she wants to borrow the man‘s student card
B the tickets are less expensive than she expected
C she won‘13. A it‘s far from being ready
D it has nothing to do with the internet
14. A in the airport C in the meeting room D in the office
15. A a lesson requires student‘s active involvement
B He didn‘t know how he finished his role in the play
C The film hasn‘t been processed yet
D He didn‘t have enough film
17. A they shouldn‘t change their plan
B they should change their mind
C the tennis game won‘t last long
D weather forecasts are not reliable
18. A It‘s based on a lot of research
B I can be finished in a few weeks‘ time
C it has drawn criticism from lots of people
D it falls short of her tutor‘s expectations
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A A vacation trip to Yellowstone Park
B A lecture by a visiting professor
C Her biology thesis
D A research project on Yellowstone Park
20. A More buffalo are surviving the winter
B Fewer buffalo are dying of disease
C More buffalo are being born
D Fewer buffalo are being killed by hunters
22. A the benefits of strong business competition.
B It should become modern
C It calls for immediate repairs.
D It can still be used for a long time.
24. A two speakers are having different opinions on advertising.
B The man is not very concerned about the advertising cost
C The entire staff should be retrained.
D They have enough engineers
25. A Their competitors have long been advertising on TV.
B TV commercials are too expensive.
C Advertising in newspapers alone is not sufficient.
D TV commercials attract more investments.
Section B
Directions: mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A How much exercise they get every day?
B What they are most worried about?
D What entertainment they are interested in?
27. A get enough entertainment
B have more activities
C receive early education
D have regular checkups
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. A By greeting each other very politely.
B By exchanging their views on public affairs.
C By displaying their feelings and emotions.
D By asking each other some personal questions.
30. A Refrain from showing his feelings. C Argue fiercely.
B Express his opinion frankly. D Yell loudly.
31. A getting rich quickly. C Respecting individual rights.
B Distinguishing oneself. D Doing credit to one's community.
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. A Classmates. C Boss and secretary.
B Colleagues. D PR representative and client.
33. A He felt his assignment was tougher than Sue's.
B His clients complained about his service.
C He thought the boss was unfair to him.
D His boss was always finding fault with his work.
34. A She is unwilling to undertake them.
B She complains about her bad luck.
C She always accepts them cheerfully.
D She takes them on, though reluctantly.
35. A Sue got promoted. B John had to quit his job. D Sue failed to complete her project.
Section C
Directions: second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words 答题卡2上，请在答题卡2上作答。
Part IV Reading Comprehension (reading in depth) (25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
Social change is more likely to 47_____ in societies where there is a mixture of different kinds of people than in societies where people are similar in many ways. The simple reason for this is that there are more different ways of looking at things 48 _____ in the first kind of society. There are more ideas, more 49_________ in interest, and more groups and organizations with different beliefs. In 50___________, there is usually a greater worldly interest and greater 51________ in mixed societies. All these factors tend to 52_____ social change by opening more areas of life to decision. In a society where people are quite similar in many ways, there are fewer 53________ for people to see the need or the opportunity for change because everything seems to be the same. And although conditions may not be 54_______, they are at least 55 ______ and undisputed.
the complex ones; in form rather than in substance; and in elements that to the culture rather than in strange elements.
Section B
Answer Sheet 2 with a
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
It is often claimed that nuclear energy is something we cannot do without. We live in a consumer society where there is an enormous demand for commercial products of all kinds. Moreover, an increase in industrial production is considered to be one solution to the problem of mass unemployment. Such an increase presumes an abundant and cheap energy supply. Many people believe that nuclear energy provides an inexhaustible and economical source of power and that it is therefore essential for an industrially developing society. There are a number of other
advantages in the use of nuclear energy. Firstly, nuclear power, except for accidents, is clean. A further advantage is that a nuclear power station can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and administrative staff. The nuclear reactor represents an enormous step in our scientific evolution and, whatever the anti – nuclear group says, it is wrong to expect a return to more primitive sources of fuel. However, opponents of nuclear energy point out that nuclear power stations bring a direct threat not only to the environment but also to civil liberties.
Furthermore, it is questionable whether ultimately nuclear power is a cheap source of energy. There have, for example, been very costly accidents in America, in Britain and, of course, in Russia. The possibility of increases in the cost of uranium (铀) in addition to the cost of greater safety provisions could price nuclear power out of the market. In the long run, environmentalists bring about the destruction of the human race. Thus, if we wish to survive, we nuclear energy. In spite of the case against nuclear energy outlined above, energy programmes are expanding. Such an expansion assumes a continual industrial production and consumer demands. However, it is doubtful whether will or can ecological reasons for sources of energy other than nuclear power.
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57A. indifferent B. favorable D. negative
58. According to the opponents of nuclear of the following is true of nuclear energy?
A. Primitive. C. Cheap. D. Unsafe.
D. nuclear power stations can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and 61. The function of the last sentence is to ______.
A. advance the final argument
B. reflect the writer‘s attitude
C. reverse previously expressed thoughts
D. show the disadvantages of nuclear power
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
There are good reasons to be troubled by the violence that spreads throughout the media.
Movies. Television and video games are full of gunplay and bloodshed, and one might reasonably ask what‘s wrong with a society that presents videos of domestic violence as entertainment.
Most researchers agree that the causes of real-world violence are complex. A 1993 study by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences listed ―biological, individual, family, peer, school, and community factors‖ as all playing their parts.
Viewing abnormally large amounts of violent television and video games may well contribute to violent behavior in certain individuals. The trouble comes when researchers downplay uncertainties in their studies or overstate the case for causaliry （因果关系）. Skeptics were dismayed several years ago when a group of societies including the American Medical Association tried to end the debate by issuing a joint statement: ―At this time, well over 1,000 studies… point children. ‖
Freedom-of-speech advocates accused the societies of catering to even Freedman, a social psychologist at the University of Toronto, reviewed he found ―the most doubtful measures of aggression‖ The critical point here is causality. The alarmists say that violent media cause aggression. But the assumptions behind their to be examined. When labeling games as violent or non-violent, should a a ghost really be counted as a ‗aggressive ‘ or ‗non-aggressive ‘violence in order to compare their assumptions and conclusions is an important step in the right direction.
has now been settled, drawing criticism from colleagues. In response, the alarmists accuse critics and news deceived by the entertainment industry. Such clashes help neither 答题卡2上作答。
B Something has gone wrong with today‘s society.
C Many people are fond of gunplay and bloodshed.
D Showing violence is thought to be entertaining.
63. What is the skeptics‘ (Line 3. Para. 3) view of media violence?
A Violence on television is a fairly accurate reflection of real-world life.
B Most studies exaggerate the effect of media violence one the viewers.
C A causal relationship exists between media and real-world violence.
D The influence of media violence on children has been underestimated.
64. The author uses the term ―alarmists ‖ (Line 1. Para. 5) to refer to those who ______.
A use standardized measurements in the studies of media violence B initiated the debate over the influence of violent media on reality C assert a direct link between violent media and aggressive behavior D use appropriate methodology in examining aggressive behavior 65. In refuting the alarmists, the author advances his argument by first challenging _____ A the source and amount of their data B the targets of their observation C their system of measurement D their definition of violence 66. What does the author think of the debate concerning the relationship between the media and violence? A More studies should be conducted before conclusions are drawn. B It should come to an end since the matter has now been settled. C The past studies in this field have proved to be misleading. D He more than agrees with the views held by the alarmists.
Part V Cloze (15 minutes)
Directions: with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上作答。
hard to believe that it could have a — which —__71__ those who do not.
The study evaluated 210 marathon runners for skin cancer risk __72__ by analyzing the intensity (强度sunscreen. group of 210 non-runners of the __74__ age and sex were also 420 participants answered a questionnaire about their __75__, family
solar lentigines (small, flat pigmented lesions) —__79__ indicate a higher risk of malignant(恶性的) melanoma. The study also found that runners who trained __80__ were more likely to have skin problems.
The researchers think that two factors __81__ the marathon runners to have an __82__ risk for skin cancer. First, the marathon runners have more sun __83__. __84__ fact, almost 97% of the runners wore __85__ and short-sleeved shirts and only 56% regularly applied sunscreen when training. __86__, endurance exercise may suppress the immune system.
67) A) health B) shape C) fit D) time
68) A) raises B) releases C) elevates D) evaluates
69) A) showed B) printed C) signed D) published
70) A) of B) in C) for D) on
71) A) that B) which C) than D) then
72) A) factors B) reasons C) results D) consequences
73) A) chose B) bought C) wore D) were
74) A) same B) very C) certain D) older
75) A) age B) health C) skin D) leg
76) A) medical B) psychological C) logical D) physical
77) A) runners B) participants C) people D) researchers
78) A) more B) much C) most D) sure
79) A) who B) then C) it D) which
80) A) more B) harder C) higher D) faster
81) A) raise B) bring C) cause 82) A) increasing B) increased C) decreasing 83) A) exposing B) shining C) exposure 84) A) By B) On C) At 85) A) pants B) clothes C) shorts 86) A) Moreover B) However D) Second
Part VI Translation (5 minutes)
Directions: Complete the sentences on 2given in brackets.
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2009年6月四级模拟题目答案及听力原文部分
Part I Writing
Should University Students Go in for Business?
We can often read the news about university students going in for business from newspapers, magazines and periodicals. I maintain that university students should go in for business society.
University is a place for studying and the main duty of university students is to Part Ⅱ ）
1-7 ACBCDAB
8、a whole grain
9、10、
19-21 DAC 22-25 DBAB
26-35 DBC DAB BCCA
36. Feared
37. Rank
38. Including
39. Developing
40. Prizes
41. Accomplishments
42. Considered
43. Manners
44 This impression may be created when visitors notice young Americans asking questions and arguing with older people.
45 It is vital to remember that it is the person‘s idehimself.
46. Part IV Reading Comprehension
Section A
47-56 O C J E L G N I D F
Section B
57-61 DDCAB
62-66 DBCDA
Part V Cloze
67-86 BCDAC ACACD Part VI Translation
87、There being nothing to do
88、imposed dull work on me
89、、by/in leaps and bounds
91、
听力原文
11. M: I am waiting for my sister to come back and type the application letter for me, the electrics
company is going to recruit on campus.
W: why bother her. I‘ll show you how to use the computer. It‘s fairly easy.
Q: what does the woman mean?
12. M: I‘ve been waiting all week for this concert. The performance is said to be excellent and
with a student‘s discount, the tickets will be really cheap!
W: I am sorry, but I have to tell you I lost my Student ID card in the canteen last week. Q: what does the woman imply?
13. M: how well are you prepared for your presentation? Your turn comes nest week Wednesday. W: I spent a whole week searching on the net, but end up with nothing valuable.
Q: what did the woman say about her presentation?
14. W: Mary, we will be boarding soon, are you sure you‘ve taken everything necessary?
M: let me see …I have the air tickets, our passports and all the documents you for the
upcoming meetings.
Q: where are the two speakers?
15 W: what‘s the difference between a lecture and a lesson?
M: Well, both of them are imparting knowledge, but the main difference is that a lesson
involves more participation.
Q: What does the man mean?
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
afternoon.
M: Oh, I don ‘t think it long. The weather report says it will cloud over by this
afternoon.
want to got A plus.
Q: what do we learn about the woman‘s thesis?
Conversation one
M: Thanks for stopping by, Ann. I'd like to talk to you about a research project I thought you
might be interested in. A friend of mine is working at Yellowstone National Park this summer...
W: Yellowstone! I've always wanted to spend some time out in Wyoming.
M: Wait till you hear what the project is...She's working with the buffalo population. The herds
have been increasing in size lately, which is good in theory...
W: Yeah...but I thought they were in danger of becoming extinct.
M: Well, apparently, because of all the winter tourists, paths are created in the snow. More
buffalo are surviving the harsh winters because the paths make it easier for the buffalo to move around and find food. But it turns out that some of the herds are infected with bacteria. W: Oh yeah, I heard about that. Bru—
M: Brucella abortus
W: Right, It's been around for quite a while.
M: usual, and the disease has begun to spread to the cattle ranches that border toe park.
W: M: Yes, and it's caused a lot of controversy. Some of even want to destroy the
buffalo herds.
W: M: So far, they've been collecting tissue samples from dead buffalo to see if the bacteria's
present.
W: I'd really be interested in on this. You know I've been researching dise- ased
animal populations...
M: W: Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Q19. What did the professor want to talk to Ann about?
Q20. According to the professor, why is the buffalo population increasing?
Q21. Why does the professor think Ann would be interested in going to Yellowstone?
Conversation two
W: Hello, Gary. How‘re you?
M: Fine! And you?
W: Can‘t complain. Did you have time to look at my proposal?
M: No, not really. Can we go over it now?
W: Sure. I‘ve been trying to come up with some new production and advertising strategies. First of all, if we want to stay competitive, we need to modernize our factory. New equipment should‘ve been installed long ago.
M: How much will that cost?
million.
M: OK. We‘ll have to discuss these costs with finance.
the factory.
M: And what‘s the picture?
M: What about advertising?
M: TV? Isn‘t that a bit too expensive for us? What‘s wrong with advertising in the papers, as usual?
ahead of our competitors.
M: to look at the figures more closely. Have finance draw up a budget for these investments.
W: All right. I‘ll see to it.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Q22. What are the two speakers talking about?
Q23. What does the woman say about the equipment of their factory?
Q24. What do we know from the conversation?
Q25. What does the man say about advertising?
Passage one
Next time you bring your kids in for a checkup, don't be surprised if the doctor asks about their tastes in entertainment. The American Academy of Medicine suggested last week that doctors work with parents to evaluate how much TV kids watch and what they see, what video and computer games they play, which websites they visit on the Internet, whether they view R-rated videos without the company of their parents, what music they like and what books they read. Doctors are worried that kids who spend too much time in front of the tube don't get enough from entertainment media can make them more violent and sexually active.
The academy recommends that children under age two not watch any need activities to stimulate the brain during the first two years of life," says Dr. Miriam Baron, who chairs the academy's committee on public education. "They and socialization." Older children, she says, should watch TV in a Their bedrooms should be Q26. What unusual question may doctors ask when giving kids a checkup next time?
Passage two
American visitors Eastern Asia are often surprised and puzzled by how Asian cultures and in one be regard as odd, improper or even rude in the other. For example, people questions about family, home or work. Such questions are thought to be friendly, whereas they might be considered offensive in the United States. On the other hand, people in most Asian cultures are far more guarded about expressing their feelings publicly than most Americans are. Openly displaying annoyance or anger, yelling, arguing loudly and so forth is considered ill-mannered in countries such as Japan. Many Eastern Asians prefer to hold their emotions in check and instead express themselves with great politeness. They try not to be blunt and avoid making direct criticisms. In fact, they often keep their differences of opinion to themselves and
merely smile and remain silent rather than engage in a confrontation. By comparison, Americans are often frank about displaying both positive and negative emotions on the street and in other public places. Americans visiting Asia should keep in mind that such behavior may cause offense.
A major difference between Americans culture and most Asian cultures is that in Asia, the community is more important than the individual. Most Americans are considered a success when they make a name for themselves.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Q30. What would a Japanese do when he feels annoyed?
Q31. What is encouraged in American culture according to the passage?
Passage three
a promotion work with a sportswear company on a marketing concept for its newest line of clothing. As time his assignments quickly and he was furious when he learned that the boss had years, John worked reluctantly with each assignment and problem that he encountered. Sue accepted each assignment cheerfully. And when problems arose, she responded with her characteristic ―No problem, I can handle it.‖ Although Sue took longer to complete her projects than John and both were equally successful on the assignments they completed, Sue was given the first promotion when there came a vacancy.
Q32. What‘s the relationship between John and Sue now?
Q33. Why was John furious after he finished his first assignment?
Q34. What‘s Sue‘s attitude to difficult tasks?
Q35. How does the story end?
Compound dictation
In many countries, authority is seldom questioned, either because it is highly respected, or because long time, people have been trained never to question those in authority.
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2009年6月大学英语四级考试模拟试题
北京新东方学校
Part I Writing (30 minutes)
注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension（Skimming and Scanning）（15 minutes） Directions ：In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For question 17,choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A）,B ）,C ）,and D）.For questions 8—in the passage.
How to Choose Good Carbs When Food Shopping
When talking about carbohydrates (碳水化合物食品) –poker face. Yes, carbs do raise blood sugar. But cutting them out of your diet is not the right their fiber but also for their antioxidants, vitamins, and I offer you some tips to choose good carbs when you do food shopping.
1. Among other benefits, fiber helps development of heart disease. Health Study found that doctors who ate
2. Buy old-fashioned oats instead of instant-cereal packets. If you're debating between oatmeal and cold cereal, choose oatmeal. It has fewer calories than most cold cereals, and, unlike most cold cereals, in sugar-stabilizing soluble fiber. In fact, research has found that sodium, which can raise blood pressure. Apple-flavored instant oatmeal from has 229 milligrams of sodium. A cup of rolled oats has only 3 milligrams of sodium —and its hearty, chewy texture just can't be beat.
3. Choose bread with the word "whole" in the first ingredient. Looking at the bread's color won't tell you if it's really whole grain —you have to read the ingredients list. Breads that list "enriched wheat flour" as the -primary ingredient have been stripped of most of their nutrients—in fact, about 11 vitamins and minerals are lost in the process. Breads that are enriched also contain added sugar and fat.
4. Embrace chewy, dense loaves with visible kernels. Even if you choose a bread that's 100 percent whole wheat, it may not be as friendly to your blood sugar as it could be. If the wheat has
been finely ground to the point that the bread has the texture of white bread, it will be digested nearly as fast as white bread and have similar effects on your blood sugar. Coarser grains take longer to digest and will raise blood sugar more slowly. Health-food stores will have this kind of bread if your local supermarket does not.
5. Look for extra-fiber breads. Some companies are selling bread with increased fiber and fewer carbs; two slices contain the same amount of carbohydrates that are in one slice of regular bread. You can also find English muffins that have 8 grams of fiber per serving for 100 calories—that's 35 percent of your daily fiber target. Consuming 25 grams of fiber a day helps lower cholesterol and control blood sugar levels.
6. Increase your stock of canned beans and lentils (扁豆). will add 6 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.
7. Upgrade your pasta to whole wheat. sugar than pasta, but thanks to the durum wheat (黑小麦sugar levels -- much more modest than that of the bread you might eat with your meal. But you choose whole wheat. Not all
8. Also look for powered-up pastas. made from grains such as oats, in addition to durum wheat, and since these
9. Reach for brown rice of white. White rice is a refined carbohydrate, which will quickly convert to glucose (葡萄糖) in the body and send your blood sugar soaring. Brown rice,
The rice is steamed before it's husked, allowing the though it doesn't contain as much good-for-you fiber or as many nutrients as brown rice does.
11. Buy a bag of barley. One of the most underappreciated cereal grains, barley can be used instead of rice or noodles in soups, stews, and bean salads. Thanks to its impressive stash of soluble fiber, which slows the digestion of food and therefore the rise of blood sugar, it's much friendlier to blood sugar than rice for most people. And it lowers cholesterol to boot.
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1. Fiber in cereal can help you _____.
A. feel full and get through the morning with a small snack
B. improve your appetite and have as much food as you can
C. do morning exercise without worrying about your health
D. get rid of many diseases such as diabetes or heart attack
2. You should choose old-fashioned oatmeal because _____ than cold cereal.
A. it contains more calories and less fiber
B. it is richer in fat while higher in fiber
C. it has fewer calories and much more fiber
D. it is much easier to cook and tastes better
3. Breads listing ―enriched wheat flour‖ in the first ingredient _____.
A. are better than those with the word ―whole ‖
B. have been stripped of most of their nutrients
C. have rich nutrients but are very expensive
D. are healthy and never contain sugar and fat
A. 28%
B. 39%
C. 35%
D. 25%
5. Canned beans and lentils _____.
6. Pasta made from the durum wheat has ______ effect on blood sugar levels than the white Italian bread.
7. Why should one look for powered-up pastas?
A. They are cheap and easy to find in the supermarket.
B. They contain extra protein and even more fiber.
C. They are very likely to increase your blood sugar.
D. They offer you more energy than other pastas.
Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the
conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line though the centre.
注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上作答。
11. A she‘ll teach the man to operate the computer
B she will wait for her sister
C she doesn‘t think his sister is a good typist
D she thinks the man should buy a computer
12. A she wants to borrow the man‘s student card
B the tickets are less expensive than she expected
C she won‘13. A it‘s far from being ready
D it has nothing to do with the internet
14. A in the airport C in the meeting room D in the office
15. A a lesson requires student‘s active involvement
B He didn‘t know how he finished his role in the play
C The film hasn‘t been processed yet
D He didn‘t have enough film
17. A they shouldn‘t change their plan
B they should change their mind
C the tennis game won‘t last long
D weather forecasts are not reliable
18. A It‘s based on a lot of research
B I can be finished in a few weeks‘ time
C it has drawn criticism from lots of people
D it falls short of her tutor‘s expectations
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A A vacation trip to Yellowstone Park
B A lecture by a visiting professor
C Her biology thesis
D A research project on Yellowstone Park
20. A More buffalo are surviving the winter
B Fewer buffalo are dying of disease
C More buffalo are being born
D Fewer buffalo are being killed by hunters
22. A the benefits of strong business competition.
B It should become modern
C It calls for immediate repairs.
D It can still be used for a long time.
24. A two speakers are having different opinions on advertising.
B The man is not very concerned about the advertising cost
C The entire staff should be retrained.
D They have enough engineers
25. A Their competitors have long been advertising on TV.
B TV commercials are too expensive.
C Advertising in newspapers alone is not sufficient.
D TV commercials attract more investments.
Section B
Directions: mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A How much exercise they get every day?
B What they are most worried about?
D What entertainment they are interested in?
27. A get enough entertainment
B have more activities
C receive early education
D have regular checkups
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. A By greeting each other very politely.
B By exchanging their views on public affairs.
C By displaying their feelings and emotions.
D By asking each other some personal questions.
30. A Refrain from showing his feelings. C Argue fiercely.
B Express his opinion frankly. D Yell loudly.
31. A getting rich quickly. C Respecting individual rights.
B Distinguishing oneself. D Doing credit to one's community.
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. A Classmates. C Boss and secretary.
B Colleagues. D PR representative and client.
33. A He felt his assignment was tougher than Sue's.
B His clients complained about his service.
C He thought the boss was unfair to him.
D His boss was always finding fault with his work.
34. A She is unwilling to undertake them.
B She complains about her bad luck.
C She always accepts them cheerfully.
D She takes them on, though reluctantly.
35. A Sue got promoted. B John had to quit his job. D Sue failed to complete her project.
Section C
Directions: second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words 答题卡2上，请在答题卡2上作答。
Part IV Reading Comprehension (reading in depth) (25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
Social change is more likely to 47_____ in societies where there is a mixture of different kinds of people than in societies where people are similar in many ways. The simple reason for this is that there are more different ways of looking at things 48 _____ in the first kind of society. There are more ideas, more 49_________ in interest, and more groups and organizations with different beliefs. In 50___________, there is usually a greater worldly interest and greater 51________ in mixed societies. All these factors tend to 52_____ social change by opening more areas of life to decision. In a society where people are quite similar in many ways, there are fewer 53________ for people to see the need or the opportunity for change because everything seems to be the same. And although conditions may not be 54_______, they are at least 55 ______ and undisputed.
the complex ones; in form rather than in substance; and in elements that to the culture rather than in strange elements.
Section B
Answer Sheet 2 with a
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
It is often claimed that nuclear energy is something we cannot do without. We live in a consumer society where there is an enormous demand for commercial products of all kinds. Moreover, an increase in industrial production is considered to be one solution to the problem of mass unemployment. Such an increase presumes an abundant and cheap energy supply. Many people believe that nuclear energy provides an inexhaustible and economical source of power and that it is therefore essential for an industrially developing society. There are a number of other
advantages in the use of nuclear energy. Firstly, nuclear power, except for accidents, is clean. A further advantage is that a nuclear power station can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and administrative staff. The nuclear reactor represents an enormous step in our scientific evolution and, whatever the anti – nuclear group says, it is wrong to expect a return to more primitive sources of fuel. However, opponents of nuclear energy point out that nuclear power stations bring a direct threat not only to the environment but also to civil liberties.
Furthermore, it is questionable whether ultimately nuclear power is a cheap source of energy. There have, for example, been very costly accidents in America, in Britain and, of course, in Russia. The possibility of increases in the cost of uranium (铀) in addition to the cost of greater safety provisions could price nuclear power out of the market. In the long run, environmentalists bring about the destruction of the human race. Thus, if we wish to survive, we nuclear energy. In spite of the case against nuclear energy outlined above, energy programmes are expanding. Such an expansion assumes a continual industrial production and consumer demands. However, it is doubtful whether will or can ecological reasons for sources of energy other than nuclear power.
注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上作答。
57A. indifferent B. favorable D. negative
58. According to the opponents of nuclear of the following is true of nuclear energy?
A. Primitive. C. Cheap. D. Unsafe.
D. nuclear power stations can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and 61. The function of the last sentence is to ______.
A. advance the final argument
B. reflect the writer‘s attitude
C. reverse previously expressed thoughts
D. show the disadvantages of nuclear power
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
There are good reasons to be troubled by the violence that spreads throughout the media.
Movies. Television and video games are full of gunplay and bloodshed, and one might reasonably ask what‘s wrong with a society that presents videos of domestic violence as entertainment.
Most researchers agree that the causes of real-world violence are complex. A 1993 study by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences listed ―biological, individual, family, peer, school, and community factors‖ as all playing their parts.
Viewing abnormally large amounts of violent television and video games may well contribute to violent behavior in certain individuals. The trouble comes when researchers downplay uncertainties in their studies or overstate the case for causaliry （因果关系）. Skeptics were dismayed several years ago when a group of societies including the American Medical Association tried to end the debate by issuing a joint statement: ―At this time, well over 1,000 studies… point children. ‖
Freedom-of-speech advocates accused the societies of catering to even Freedman, a social psychologist at the University of Toronto, reviewed he found ―the most doubtful measures of aggression‖ The critical point here is causality. The alarmists say that violent media cause aggression. But the assumptions behind their to be examined. When labeling games as violent or non-violent, should a a ghost really be counted as a ‗aggressive ‘ or ‗non-aggressive ‘violence in order to compare their assumptions and conclusions is an important step in the right direction.
has now been settled, drawing criticism from colleagues. In response, the alarmists accuse critics and news deceived by the entertainment industry. Such clashes help neither 答题卡2上作答。
B Something has gone wrong with today‘s society.
C Many people are fond of gunplay and bloodshed.
D Showing violence is thought to be entertaining.
63. What is the skeptics‘ (Line 3. Para. 3) view of media violence?
A Violence on television is a fairly accurate reflection of real-world life.
B Most studies exaggerate the effect of media violence one the viewers.
C A causal relationship exists between media and real-world violence.
D The influence of media violence on children has been underestimated.
64. The author uses the term ―alarmists ‖ (Line 1. Para. 5) to refer to those who ______.
A use standardized measurements in the studies of media violence B initiated the debate over the influence of violent media on reality C assert a direct link between violent media and aggressive behavior D use appropriate methodology in examining aggressive behavior 65. In refuting the alarmists, the author advances his argument by first challenging _____ A the source and amount of their data B the targets of their observation C their system of measurement D their definition of violence 66. What does the author think of the debate concerning the relationship between the media and violence? A More studies should be conducted before conclusions are drawn. B It should come to an end since the matter has now been settled. C The past studies in this field have proved to be misleading. D He more than agrees with the views held by the alarmists.
Part V Cloze (15 minutes)
Directions: with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上作答。
hard to believe that it could have a — which —__71__ those who do not.
The study evaluated 210 marathon runners for skin cancer risk __72__ by analyzing the intensity (强度sunscreen. group of 210 non-runners of the __74__ age and sex were also 420 participants answered a questionnaire about their __75__, family
solar lentigines (small, flat pigmented lesions) —__79__ indicate a higher risk of malignant(恶性的) melanoma. The study also found that runners who trained __80__ were more likely to have skin problems.
The researchers think that two factors __81__ the marathon runners to have an __82__ risk for skin cancer. First, the marathon runners have more sun __83__. __84__ fact, almost 97% of the runners wore __85__ and short-sleeved shirts and only 56% regularly applied sunscreen when training. __86__, endurance exercise may suppress the immune system.
67) A) health B) shape C) fit D) time
68) A) raises B) releases C) elevates D) evaluates
69) A) showed B) printed C) signed D) published
70) A) of B) in C) for D) on
71) A) that B) which C) than D) then
72) A) factors B) reasons C) results D) consequences
73) A) chose B) bought C) wore D) were
74) A) same B) very C) certain D) older
75) A) age B) health C) skin D) leg
76) A) medical B) psychological C) logical D) physical
77) A) runners B) participants C) people D) researchers
78) A) more B) much C) most D) sure
79) A) who B) then C) it D) which
80) A) more B) harder C) higher D) faster
81) A) raise B) bring C) cause 82) A) increasing B) increased C) decreasing 83) A) exposing B) shining C) exposure 84) A) By B) On C) At 85) A) pants B) clothes C) shorts 86) A) Moreover B) However D) Second
Part VI Translation (5 minutes)
Directions: Complete the sentences on 2given in brackets.
注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上，请在答题卡
2009年6月四级模拟题目答案及听力原文部分
Part I Writing
Should University Students Go in for Business?
We can often read the news about university students going in for business from newspapers, magazines and periodicals. I maintain that university students should go in for business society.
University is a place for studying and the main duty of university students is to Part Ⅱ ）
1-7 ACBCDAB
8、a whole grain
9、10、
19-21 DAC 22-25 DBAB
26-35 DBC DAB BCCA
36. Feared
37. Rank
38. Including
39. Developing
40. Prizes
41. Accomplishments
42. Considered
43. Manners
44 This impression may be created when visitors notice young Americans asking questions and arguing with older people.
45 It is vital to remember that it is the person‘s idehimself.
46. Part IV Reading Comprehension
Section A
47-56 O C J E L G N I D F
Section B
57-61 DDCAB
62-66 DBCDA
Part V Cloze
67-86 BCDAC ACACD Part VI Translation
87、There being nothing to do
88、imposed dull work on me
89、、by/in leaps and bounds
91、
听力原文
11. M: I am waiting for my sister to come back and type the application letter for me, the electrics
company is going to recruit on campus.
W: why bother her. I‘ll show you how to use the computer. It‘s fairly easy.
Q: what does the woman mean?
12. M: I‘ve been waiting all week for this concert. The performance is said to be excellent and
with a student‘s discount, the tickets will be really cheap!
W: I am sorry, but I have to tell you I lost my Student ID card in the canteen last week. Q: what does the woman imply?
13. M: how well are you prepared for your presentation? Your turn comes nest week Wednesday. W: I spent a whole week searching on the net, but end up with nothing valuable.
Q: what did the woman say about her presentation?
14. W: Mary, we will be boarding soon, are you sure you‘ve taken everything necessary?
M: let me see …I have the air tickets, our passports and all the documents you for the
upcoming meetings.
Q: where are the two speakers?
15 W: what‘s the difference between a lecture and a lesson?
M: Well, both of them are imparting knowledge, but the main difference is that a lesson
involves more participation.
Q: What does the man mean?
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
afternoon.
M: Oh, I don ‘t think it long. The weather report says it will cloud over by this
afternoon.
want to got A plus.
Q: what do we learn about the woman‘s thesis?
Conversation one
M: Thanks for stopping by, Ann. I'd like to talk to you about a research project I thought you
might be interested in. A friend of mine is working at Yellowstone National Park this summer...
W: Yellowstone! I've always wanted to spend some time out in Wyoming.
M: Wait till you hear what the project is...She's working with the buffalo population. The herds
have been increasing in size lately, which is good in theory...
W: Yeah...but I thought they were in danger of becoming extinct.
M: Well, apparently, because of all the winter tourists, paths are created in the snow. More
buffalo are surviving the harsh winters because the paths make it easier for the buffalo to move around and find food. But it turns out that some of the herds are infected with bacteria. W: Oh yeah, I heard about that. Bru—
M: Brucella abortus
W: Right, It's been around for quite a while.
M: usual, and the disease has begun to spread to the cattle ranches that border toe park.
W: M: Yes, and it's caused a lot of controversy. Some of even want to destroy the
buffalo herds.
W: M: So far, they've been collecting tissue samples from dead buffalo to see if the bacteria's
present.
W: I'd really be interested in on this. You know I've been researching dise- ased
animal populations...
M: W: Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Q19. What did the professor want to talk to Ann about?
Q20. According to the professor, why is the buffalo population increasing?
Q21. Why does the professor think Ann would be interested in going to Yellowstone?
Conversation two
W: Hello, Gary. How‘re you?
M: Fine! And you?
W: Can‘t complain. Did you have time to look at my proposal?
M: No, not really. Can we go over it now?
W: Sure. I‘ve been trying to come up with some new production and advertising strategies. First of all, if we want to stay competitive, we need to modernize our factory. New equipment should‘ve been installed long ago.
M: How much will that cost?
million.
M: OK. We‘ll have to discuss these costs with finance.
the factory.
M: And what‘s the picture?
M: What about advertising?
M: TV? Isn‘t that a bit too expensive for us? What‘s wrong with advertising in the papers, as usual?
ahead of our competitors.
M: to look at the figures more closely. Have finance draw up a budget for these investments.
W: All right. I‘ll see to it.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Q22. What are the two speakers talking about?
Q23. What does the woman say about the equipment of their factory?
Q24. What do we know from the conversation?
Q25. What does the man say about advertising?
Passage one
Next time you bring your kids in for a checkup, don't be surprised if the doctor asks about their tastes in entertainment. The American Academy of Medicine suggested last week that doctors work with parents to evaluate how much TV kids watch and what they see, what video and computer games they play, which websites they visit on the Internet, whether they view R-rated videos without the company of their parents, what music they like and what books they read. Doctors are worried that kids who spend too much time in front of the tube don't get enough from entertainment media can make them more violent and sexually active.
The academy recommends that children under age two not watch any need activities to stimulate the brain during the first two years of life," says Dr. Miriam Baron, who chairs the academy's committee on public education. "They and socialization." Older children, she says, should watch TV in a Their bedrooms should be Q26. What unusual question may doctors ask when giving kids a checkup next time?
Passage two
American visitors Eastern Asia are often surprised and puzzled by how Asian cultures and in one be regard as odd, improper or even rude in the other. For example, people questions about family, home or work. Such questions are thought to be friendly, whereas they might be considered offensive in the United States. On the other hand, people in most Asian cultures are far more guarded about expressing their feelings publicly than most Americans are. Openly displaying annoyance or anger, yelling, arguing loudly and so forth is considered ill-mannered in countries such as Japan. Many Eastern Asians prefer to hold their emotions in check and instead express themselves with great politeness. They try not to be blunt and avoid making direct criticisms. In fact, they often keep their differences of opinion to themselves and
merely smile and remain silent rather than engage in a confrontation. By comparison, Americans are often frank about displaying both positive and negative emotions on the street and in other public places. Americans visiting Asia should keep in mind that such behavior may cause offense.
A major difference between Americans culture and most Asian cultures is that in Asia, the community is more important than the individual. Most Americans are considered a success when they make a name for themselves.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Q30. What would a Japanese do when he feels annoyed?
Q31. What is encouraged in American culture according to the passage?
Passage three
a promotion work with a sportswear company on a marketing concept for its newest line of clothing. As time his assignments quickly and he was furious when he learned that the boss had years, John worked reluctantly with each assignment and problem that he encountered. Sue accepted each assignment cheerfully. And when problems arose, she responded with her characteristic ―No problem, I can handle it.‖ Although Sue took longer to complete her projects than John and both were equally successful on the assignments they completed, Sue was given the first promotion when there came a vacancy.
Q32. What‘s the relationship between John and Sue now?
Q33. Why was John furious after he finished his first assignment?
Q34. What‘s Sue‘s attitude to difficult tasks?
Q35. How does the story end?
Compound dictation
In many countries, authority is seldom questioned, either because it is highly respected, or because long time, people have been trained never to question those in authority.
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