12月大学英语四级真题答案及解析

2013年英语四级完整版答案

作文部分：

范文一：

The modern technology has greatly altered the mode of co mmunication among people. With the help of the Internet, peo ple can easily contact each other anytime anywhere. However, the side effect is that many people have become over-depen dent on the Internet and neglected face-to-face communication.

As far as I'm concerned, electronic communication cannot fully replace the direct contact among people. Although it s eems to bring everyone together, it actually estranges people and decreases the effectiveness of communication. A typical example is that, traditionally, people working in the same office simply walk to others and talk. Today, however, co-workers tend to send e-mails or instant messages through the Internet even when they are sitting next to each other. A s words can never convey the full message, it usually takes much more time and rounds of conversation than face-to-face communication, in which people can discuss more directly wi th less loss of information.

To conclude, the Internet enables more effective communica tion in some situations, but over-dependence on it actually pulls people apart.

范文二：

It is frequently observed that many people keep looking down at their mobile phones whatever they are doing. It is true that mobile phones have brought great convenience to us as we can send short messages, check e-mails, surf the

Internet, or watch videos almost anywhere. However, the overu se of mobile phones also leads to some serious problems.

The over-dependence on mobile phones can harm the relatio nship among friends and family. With mobile phones, people d o not talk as much as before. For example, sometimes at di nner tables, instead of chatting and laughing with each othe r, many people choose to chat with other friends online. In other words, mobile phones help people contacting friends f ar away more easily at theexpense of reducing the communicat ion with those who are sitting right next to them.

In conclusion, mobile phone can be a useful tool in mod ern life, but overusing it damages interpersonal relationship. There is no point to lose our intimacy with friends and family to modern technology.

范文三：

The impact of the Internet on learning

Explain why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information

In the age of knowledge explosion, the Internet opens a magical portal for leaners to get access to seemingly ince ssant information. But is information equal to knowledge? “O nce I learn how to use google, isn't that all the educatio n I really need?”This question fully embodies the prejudic ed opinion that as long as people acquire abundant informati on, they will get proper education.

The reason why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information is that education is not limited to the hard facts or theories students can learn from their textb ooks or the Internet. It relates to a wider scope ranging

from the obtainment of practical skills to the development o f characters, which are hard for students to learn simply b y googling. Consequently, comprehensive learning in schools th at includes learning knowledge, conducting experiments and com municating with peers is what true education is.

In a word, the Internet does provide valuable information for learners, but people should be fully conscious of the essence of education and learn to tell the right from the wrong.

听力部分：

1. C. Consult a travel agent.

2. A. They are on a long trip by car.

3. C. He is unwilling to speak in public.

4. B. Purse further education.

5. A. He would not be available to start the job in t ime.

6. B. Mechanic.

7. D. Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.

8. A. A problem caused by the construction.

9. C. To place an order for some products.

10. A. The person in charge is not in the office.

11. B. 0734, 21653 extension 51.

12. B. Since he took to heavy smoking.

13. A. He is getting too fat.

14. D. They dislike doing physical exercise.

15. C. To find a girlfriend.

16-19音频无。

20. B. Considerate.

21. A. Someone dumped the clothes left in the washer an

d dryer.

22. C. Informing the building manager of the matter.

23. A. She is both a popular and a highly respected au thor.

24. B. The Nobel Prize for literature.

25. D. She is a black woman.

26. In addition

27. software

28. available

29. individuals

30. technological

31. manufacture

32. In short

33. By contrast

34. scientific

35. quantity

阅读答案：

36. O worsens

37. E experience

38. K specialized

39. A additional

40. J qualifies

41. G graduates

42. M trained

43. C demand

44. L tension

45. N view

四级阅读匹配答案

47. A

48. I

49. C

50. J

51. H

52. A

53. G

54. E

55. F

四级阅读仔细阅读1答案

56. A. How we perceive the food we eat.

57. D. You would not feel so hungry.

58. B. Food labels may influence our body's response to food.

59. A. Trick ourselves into eating less.

60. B. Psychological factors influence our hunger levels.

61. B) It prepares students to meet the future needs of society.

62. D) Creating the highest dropout rate in the develope

d world.

63. C) New positions are constantly created that require people to keep learning.

64. C) Basic skills needed for change and lifelong learn ing.

65. D) Avoiding too much intervention in their children's education.

翻译部分：

Nowadays, with the fast development of Information Technol ogy, Chinese citizens are attaching more and more importance to it. Some schools and universities have even included In formation Technology in their required courses, which has led to different opinions. Some people think it is unnecessary to make IT courses required, and students are supposed to take traditional courses. Oppositely, other people think it is necessary to do so, for China and itspeople should kee p pace with the times. Either way, it is a good thing tha t Information Technology has attracted people's attention.

翻译二：

"Tea or coffee?" Diners are frequently asked this questio n. Western people may choose coffee, while Chinese may prefe r tea. It is said that 5,000 years ago, an emperor in Chi na discovered tea and used it to cure disease. In the Mi ng and Qing Dynasty, tea houses could be found all over th e country. Tea-drinking was introduced to Japan in the si xth century, but was not introduced to Europe and America u ntil the 17th and 18th century. Up to now, tea has become one of the most popular beverages in the world. It is th e national drink of China and an important part of Chinese traditional culture.

翻译三：

The Chinese knot is originally invented by the handicraft sman. After several hundred years’innovation, it has evolve d into an elegant and colorful art and craft. In ancient t imes, it was used for recording events, while now it is ma inly a decorative handicraft art. In Chinese, "Knot" means l

ove, marriage and reunion. The Chinese knot is often used a s a gift to express good wishes or a talisman to ward off evil spirits. The handcraft has passed on for generations and become more and more popular in China and the world.

翻译四：

Many people are fond of Chinese cuisine. In China, it i s not only regarded as a craftsmanship, but also as an art . An exquisitely prepared Chinese cuisine is a feast for bo th the mouth and the eyes. The culinary skill and dish ing redients vary in different regions of China, but good Chines e cuisines always share something in common, . the color,aro ma, taste and nutrition. As food is vital for one’s health , a good chef always tries to strike a balance among grain s, meat and vegetables. That’s why Chinese cuisine is tasty and healthy.

【四级听力长对话原文1】

M: Excuse me, I need some information about some of the towns near here.

W: What would you like to know?

M: Well, first, I'd like directions to go to Norwalk. I believe there is an interesting museum there. It isn't far , is it?

W: No, not at all. Norwalk is about eighteen miles east of here on Route 7. And you're right. It's a wonderful l ittle museum.

M: Oh good. Now what about Amitsville? I have some frie nds. I'd like to visit there and I also want to get to N ewton. They are near each other, aren't they?

W: Hmm... well, they are actually in opposite directions.

Amitsville is northeast. It's about thirty five miles north east of here.

M: Huh-uh, thirty five miles northeast. And how about Ne wton?

W: Well, Newton is in the other direction. It's southwes t, so it isn't really very close to Amitsville at all and it's a long drive. It's about fifty five miles southwest from here and the road is not at all straight. M: Fifty five miles southwest! Well, maybe I won't go there this tim e.

W: I'd recommend visiting Westfield or Great Town. They are both very close. Westfield is just seven miles west of here and Great Town is about five miles south. They are really pretty little towns with lots of old houses and beau tiful tree-lined streets.

M: I see. Seven miles west to Westfield and five miles south to Great Town. Good. Well, I think that's all the information I need for a while. Thank you. You've been very helpful.

W: You're welcome, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay.

Q9: What does the man know about Norwalk?

Q10: What does the woman say about Amitsville and Newton ?

Q11: What do we learn about Westfield and Great Town?

【四级听力长对话原文2】

M: Err... Sandra, I've finished with Mr. Gordon now. Do you think you could pop through in bringing me up-to-date on their arrangements for the Italian trip?

W: Certainly, Mr. Wilkinson. I'll bring everything with m

e.

M: Right, take a seat. Now my first meeting is when?

W: Your first meeting is on Monday the 21st at . with Dr. Gucci of Bancos en Piedra in MilanM: OK, so can I f ly out early Monday morning?

W: Well, there is a flight to Lenarty Airport which lea ves at six thirty London time and gets in at eight thirty Italian time.

M: Yeah, but that only leaves me thirty minutes to clea r customs in getting to the city center and it means I ha ve to check in by five thirty, which means leaving home at about four fifteen.

W: I'm afraid so.

M: Hmm... not so keen on that. What's the program for the rest of that day?

W: It's quite full, I'm afraid. At eleven, you're seeing Jeana Rivard at Meg Star and then you'll have a lunch en gagement with Gaven from the Chamber ofCommerce at one.

M: Where's that?

W: You're meeting him at his office and then he's takin g you somewhere.

M: Good, that sounds fine.

What about the afternoon?

W: Well, at three thirty, you're seeing our sales repres entative there and then you're free till evening.

M: I see. I seem to remember that I'm having a dinner with someone from Bergamo.

W: That's right. And Mr. Betty from SAP Industries at e ight.

Q12: What would the man like the woman to do?

Q13: At what time is Mr. Wilkinson going to leave home for the airport?

Q14: Who is Mr. Wilkinson going to have a lunch with o n Monday? Q15: What is most probably the woman's job?

46. K --- Caplan suggests that kids who don’t love sch ool go to work.

47. C ---An increasing number of families spend more mon ey on houses in a good school district. Subsidized loans to college students are a huge waste of money, according to one economist. 49. B--- More and more kids find they f are worse with a college diploma.

50. H --- For those who are not prepared for higher ed ucation, going to college is not worth it.

51. D --- Over the years the cost of a college educati on has increased almost by 100%.

52. J --- A law passed recently allows many students to pay no more than one tenth of their income for their col lege loans.

53. C --- Middle-class Americans have highly valued a go od education.

54. L --- More kids should be encouraged to participate in programs where they can learn not only job skills but also social skills.

55. F --- Over fifty percent of recent college graduates remain unemployed or unable to find a suitable job.

2013年12月新版四级考试已经落幕，段落翻译是改革后的新题型，新东方

在线四六级老师对其中一题进行了深度解析，供广大考生学习参考。

原题：

"你要茶还是咖啡?"是用餐人常被问到的问题，许多西方人会选咖啡，而中国人则会选茶。相传，中国的一位帝王于五千年前发现了茶，并用来治病。在明清(the qing dynasties)期间，茶馆遍布全国，饮茶在六世纪传到日本，但直到18世纪才传到欧美，如今，茶是世界上最流行的饮料(beverage)之一。茶是中国的瑰宝，也是中国传统和文化的重要组成部分。 "你要茶还是咖啡？"是用餐人常被问到的问题，第一句话是简单的问号，说你选择咖啡或者茶，这是一个经常被问到的问题。首先打引号，大家一定注意标准符号，"Which one would you prefer, coffee or tea?"

咖啡还是茶，"This is a question often asked to customers"。这是一个经常被问到的问题。许多西方人会选咖啡，而中国人则会选茶，再看第二句话提到了很多西方人会选择咖啡，而中国人会选择茶，这是一个普通的转折，一个并列句，我们可以写成but，也可以写成while。

大家看一下写法，比如

"many western people would choose coffee while Chinese pe ople would mostly choose tea"，这前两句话可以说让大家进入状态，比较简单，相信基本上所有的学生都能写好。

相传，中国的一位帝王于五千年前发现了茶，并用来治病。一般来说，我们考试要有区分度的原则，不能每一句话都很难，也不能都很容易，一定要难易程度有区分。从第三句开始，就逐渐加大难度了，第三句话说，相传中国有一位帝王，在五千多年前发明了茶，并用来治愈、减轻头痛。逗号前面的内容"相传"，是一个普通的时间状语，我们可以说"According to history"，也可以说"It is said that"，是一个形式主语，后面整个句子我们把它说成一个完整的句子，因为that在整个从句当中是不占成分的，我们可以这么看，中国一位帝王首先是发明茶是在五千多年前，这是时间状语。第二个动作是说用来减轻疼痛或者治愈疾病，这里有两个动作，前面这一部分和后面这一部分，一定要有主从关系，如果写成并列句都比较简单，我们还是愿意大家写成主从关系。比如说大家看这两个动作，哪个更加重要，我相信应该是先发现茶、发明茶，然后再

用来治愈疾病，所以有一个先后关系，我们更愿意把用茶治愈疾病作为我们的主句，就是有先后关系，又有主动关系，一定要按照我课上说的结构，写成having done，非谓动作做状语，

"Having discovered the tea more than a thousand years ag o, a Chinese emperor used tea to cure(relieve) pain"。大家要是实在不会说的话，至少写成to decrease pain，当然是一个不是特别合适的写法。在明清(the qing dynasties)期间，茶馆遍布全国。

茶屋我们可以写成tea houses,

"Tea houses were all over the country in Ming and Qin g dynasties"。其中明清期间，是已经把专有名词给大家写出来了，这又是一个普通的句子。接下来的句子可以说是整篇文章最难的句子。在公元六世纪已经已经传到了日本，在十七、十八世纪才传到了欧美。这地方也是先后的两个动作，但是完全也可以想到；茶文化先传到日本再传到欧洲，也是一个先后关系，大家可以写成"Having spread to Japan in 6th Century AD"，这里是having spread，大家注意spread这个单词过去式过去分词都是spread，接着"tea came to Europe and America only until around 17th and 18th centuries"。如今，茶已经变成了全世界最流行的饮料之一。第六句话也给了一个专业名词叫做饮料beverage，大家发现没有，这个句子和我们之前样题当中中国剪纸的句子，中国剪纸是最重要的传统文化之一是一模一样的，大家可以看出来，"如今"可以简单一点，就是"Nowadays, tea has become one of the most popular beverages

in the world"。大家注意定语one of的放置。茶是中国的瑰宝，也是中国传统和文化的重要组成部分。大家发现没有，又是主语一样，大家可以完全说成

"Tea is one of the most famous national beverages in Ch ina, and it is one of the most important components of Chi nese traditional culture"。是一个传统的重要组成部分。大家看，主句我们写成两个，and it，定注意代词，写成并列句，但是我说过主语一样，完

全可以把其中一个变成状语，来告诉阅卷老师你会写这个文章，茶是中国民族传统的饮品，可以说Being the most important beverage in China，being是主动又是同时发生的。所以大家注意主语一样，不用多写一遍，要么用代词，要么把其中一个变成状语，这样写会更加合适一点。