2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题.答案详解

2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题（多题多卷标准卷） Part I Writing 【写作题一】 The Impact of the Internet on the Way People Communicate It is vividly depicted in the cartoon given above that there are a couple in front of a computer looking at the screen. With his wife standing behind, the man is writing an E-mail to tell their son how they miss him. The cartoon mirrors that the Internet has exerted a great influence on the way of people’s communication. People used to communicate face to face or write letters. Currently, those who tend to pay more attention to electronic communication than to face-to-face contact often argue that these ways of communication are more convenient and can save them time. However, when we chat with others online, we cannot convey our feelings fully. In addition, communicating through electronic tools tend to weaken the affection between people. And it will be likely to make people solitary or depressed. In the age of information, more and more people will inevitably communicate with each other via the Internet. However, as a family, we should learn to communicate face to face happily and frequently, because we will sooner or later face the fact that the electronic communication can’t replace face-to-face contact. 【写作题二】 The Impact of the Internet on Learning It is apparently depicted in the cartoon given above that while a teacher wants to give a quiz to a little boy who is holding a cell phone in his hand and says: “Once I learn how to use Google, isn’t that all the education I really need?” The teacher seems to be quite embarrassed and shocked after hearing her student’s naïve question. The cartoon vividly mirrors one of the problems in our lives that the Internet has exerted a great influence on people’s learning. We can acquire relevant knowledge and information rapidly and precisely via search engines, professional websites and online education. However, education does not simply mean learning to obtain information. Leaning basic hands-on skills, traveling with classmates, participating in social activities and fulfilling a project with our teamwork can also be effective and indispensable forms. All of these maybe can not be achieved by obtaining information from Internet alone. Therefore, we should not ignore those traditional, essential and prevailing forms of education when we surf the web and speak highly of convenience of the Internet education in the age of information. Part II Listening Comprehension 【答案】 1-5: C A C B A 6-10: B D A C A 11-15: B D A D C 16-20: A B D B C 21-25: A C D B A 26. In addition 27. software 28. available 29. individuals 30. technological 31. manufacture 32. In short 33. By contrast 34. scientific 35. quantity Section A 1. W: I’d like to take a trip to Florida for my spring break, can you give me any idea where to go? M: I could tell you about the places I visited, but I think you’d better look up a travel agency to help with the arrangements. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do? 2. M: I’m really tired of driving at night. Even though the traffic seems fine. W: I see. Let’s stop for some food and then find a motel nearby, so we can start early tomorrow. Q: What do we learn about the speaker? 3. M: Jeff’s got a lot of good ideas. Do you think he is willing to come to the meeting? W: Oh I think he’d be glad to come, but what’s difficult is getting the guy to speak before a large crowd. Q: What does the woman imply about Jeff? 4. W: I hear you are leaving the company and going back to school this year. M: Yes, I’m enrolled in a graduate program in public administration. Q: What is the man going to do? 5. W: Have you applied for the Art director position? M: No, I’d like to. But the job starts on the first of May and I wouldn’t be available until Jane. Q: What does the man mean? 6. W: Will my car be ready by the end of the day? M: It should be. I’ll call if there are any problems. We are open until 6. Q: What is probably the man’s job? 7. W: I have a big paper due Monday, but I promise Laura we’d be clean the apartment this weekend. What am I going to do? M: Why don’t you just see if Laura can wait for a week or two? Q: What does the man suggest the woman do? 8. W: Construction on the bridge has really slowed the traffic. M: I know. Since they started working the time it takes me get to work has doubled. Q: What are the speakers talking about? Conversation One W: Sales department, Can I help you? M: Oh, yes, I hop so. My name is Kings Bruce of GPF Ltd. We need some supplies for our design office. W: I see. What sort of things are you looking for, Mr. Kings Bruce? M: Well, first of all, we need one complete new drawing board. W: Well, in the standard range, we have the D044, and the D045 models. M: Oh, what’s the difference between them? W: Well, the D045 has its own mending system and it does cost slightly more as a result. M: S0o what is the total price? W: For the D045 it is 387 ponds 50 cents. M: And did that include the value added tax? W: Oh, yes! M: Can you tell me how long does it take to deliver? W: I can’t give a definite date now, I am afraid, because it depends on the other orders we have to get out. But it will certainly be within 3 weeks. M: OI, now we also want some drawing paints, ink and correction fluid and some drawing paper. W: Ah, now the lady who deals with drawing office supplies isn’t here this morning I am afraid. But I could ask her to give you a ring this afternoon if you like. M: Oh, yes, thank you. W: What is your telephone number? M: It is writing. That is code 0734, 21653-51. W: Ok. I’ll get Miss Thomson to ring you this afternoon. Now would you like me to place your order for one D045 drawing board? M: Yes, please. You’ve been most helpful. Good bye. W: Good bye! Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. What’s the man’s purpose in making the telephone call? What can’t the man order the other drawing office supplies right now? What’s the man’s telephone number? Conversation Two W: Daves, ever since he moved into his own apartment, he’s been losing weight. He really doesn’t look well at all, probably not eating enough. W: Well, anyway how is Tim these days? M: Tim? Oh, Tim has me worried too. He is really getting much too fat. He needs to lose about 75 pounds now. W: That’s a lot of weight to lose. What does Tim eat? M: I really don’t know. But I am sure he is eating too much cake and candy. W: Well, did tell you Mark doesn’t eat any meat now? He only eats vegetables and fruit. M: That’s probably why he is so thin. Does he smoke? W: About two packs of cigarettes a day. That’s my son, a smoking vegetarian. M: En, if he stops smoking, he will win weight. I know he would. Tim put on a lot of weight, when he stops smoking. W: Does Tim play any sports? M: Play sports?! Oh, mine! I keep telling him “Tim dear, you really need to get some exercise.” And do you know what he does? He just gets angry. W: I know Mark doesn’t take exercise, either. M: Did you tell him? W: Of course, but you know what it is like being a mother of a 30-year-old boy. They just don’t think they need your advice any more. I wish Mark could find a nice girl friend to relax and have fun with. I heard Tim has a girl friend at last. That’s wonderful. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. When did Mark start losing weight according to the woman? Why is the man worried about Tim? What do Tim and Mark have in common? What is the woman’s wish for Mark? Section B Passage One Donna Fredrick’s served with the Peace Corps for two years in Brazil. She joined the Peace Corps after she graduated from the college because she wanted to do something to help other people. She had been brought up on a farm, so the Peace Corps assigned her to an agricultural project. Before she went to Brazil, she studied Portuguese for three months. She also learnt a great deal about its history and culture. During her two years with the Peace Corps, Donna lived in a village in northeastern Brazil. That part of Brazil is very dry and farming is often difficult there. Donna helped the people of the village to organize an irrigation project, and she also advised t