大学四级-775及答案解析.doc

1、大学四级-775 及答案解析(总分：710.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：103.00)1.Directions: Youre allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Paying Kids for Chores? by commenting on this social phenomenon. Youd write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Paying Kids for Chores?（分数：103.00）_二、Par

2、t Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)Many with New College Degree Find the Job Market HumblingThe individual stories are familiar. The chemistry major tending bar. The classics major answering phones. The Italian studies major stocking shelves at Wal-Mart.Now evidence is emerging that the damage caused by

3、 the sour economy is more widespread than just a few careers led astray (偏离正轨的) or postponed. Even for college graduatesthe people who were most protected from the effects of recessionthe outlook is rather bleak (黯淡的).Employment rates for new college graduates have fallen sharply in the last two yea

4、rs. Whats more, only half of the jobs landed by these new graduates even require a college degree, reviving debates about whether higher education is “worth it“ after all.“I have friends with the same degree as me, from a worse school, but because of who they knew or when they happened to graduate,

5、theyre in much better jobs,“ said Kyle Bishop, 23, a 2009 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh who has spent the last two years waiting tables, delivering beer, working at a bookstore and entering data. “Its more about luck than anything else.“The average starting salary for students graduating

6、from four-year colleges in 2009 and 2010 was $27,000, down from $ 30,000 for those who entered the work force in 2006 to 2008, according to a study released on Wednesday by the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. That is a decline of 10 percent, even before takin

7、g inflation into account.Of course, these are the lucky onesthe graduates who found a job. Among the members of the class of 2010, just 56 percent had held at least one job by this spring, when the survey was conducted. That compares with 90 percent of graduates from the classes of 2006 and 2007. (S

8、ome have gone for further education or opted out of the labor force, while many are still trying very hard to get a job.)Even these figures understate the damage done to these workers careers. Many have taken jobs that do not make use of their skills; about only half of recent college graduates said

9、 that their first job required a college degree.The choice of major is quite important. Certain majors had better luck finding a job that required a college degree, according to an analysis by Andrew M. Sum, an economist at Northeastern University, of 2009 Labor Department data for college graduates

10、 under 25.Young graduates who majored in education and teaching or engineering were most likely to find a job requiring a college degree, while area studies majorsthose who majored in Latin American studies, for exampleand humanities majors were least likely to do so. Among all recent education grad

11、uates, 71.1 percent were in jobs that required a college degree; of all area studies majors, the share was 44.7 percent.An analysis by The New York Times of Labor Department data about college graduates aged 25 to 34 found that the number of these workers employed in food service, restaurants and ba

12、rs had risen 17 percent in 2009 from 2008, though the sample size was small. There were similar or bigger employment increases at gas stations and fuel dealers, food and alcohol stores, and taxi and limousine services.This may be a waste of a college degree, but it also displaces (使离开) the less-educ

13、ated workers who would normally take these jobs.“The less schooling you had, the more likely you were to get thrown out of the labor market altogether,“ said Mr. Sum, noting that unemployment rates for high school graduates and dropouts are always much higher than those for college graduates.Mr. Bis

14、hop, the Pittsburgh graduate, said he is “terrified“ of the effects his starter jobs might have on his ultimate career, which he hopes to be in publishing or writing. “It looks bad to have all these short-term jobs on your resume, but you do have to pay the bills,“ he said, adding that right now his

15、 student loan debt was over $70,000.Many graduates will probably take on more student debt. More than 60 percent of those who graduated in the last five years say they will need more formal education to be successful.“I knew there werent going to be many job prospects for me until I got my Ph.D. ,“

16、said Travis Patterson, 23, a 2010 graduate of California State University, Fullerton. He is working as an administrative assistant for a property management company and studying psychology in graduate school. While it may not have anything to do with his degree, “it helps pay my rent and tuition, an

17、d thats what matters. “Going back to school does offer the possibility of joining the labor force when the economy is better. Unemployment rates are also generally lower for people with advanced schooling.Those who do not go back to school may be on a lower-paying trajectory (道路) for years. They sta

18、rt at a lower salary, and they may begin their careers with employers that pay less on average or have less room for growth.“Their salary history follows them wherever they go,“ said Carl Van Horn, a labor economist at Rutgers. “Its like a parrot on your shoulder, travelling with you everywhere, con

19、stantly telling you No, you cant make that much money.“And while young people who have survived a tough job market may shy from risks during their careers, the best way to nullify (抵消的影响) an unlucky graduation date is to change jobs when you can, says Till yon Wachter, an economist at Columbia.“If y

20、ou dont move within five years of graduating, fro“ some reason you get stuck where you are,“ Mr. von Wachter said. “By your late 20s, youre often married, and have a family and have a house. You stop the active pattern of moving jobs./（分数：70.00）(1).What do we know about college graduates in the pres

21、ent sour economy?（分数：7.00）A.They have a positive outlook for the future.B.They remain unaffected by the recession.C.Starting salaries for them have increased.D.Job prospects for them dont look good.(2).According to Kyle Bishop, why can his friends have better jobs than him?（分数：7.00）A.They have worki

22、ng experience.B.They graduate at the right time.C.They have obtained higher degrees.D.They graduate from better schools.(3).What did the study by the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development reveal?（分数：7.00）A.Graduates starting working in 2010 got higher pay than those in 2006.B.Most of the

23、 recent college graduates were lucky enough to find a job.C.More graduates chose to get further education instead of taking a job.D.The starting salary for new college graduates declined in recent years.(4).Andrew M. Sums study found that in finding a job requiring a college degree, _.（分数：7.00）A.goo

24、d luck was extremely necessaryB.area studies majors had a big advantageC.the choice of major was quite importantD.recent graduates were more likely to succeed(5).According to the author, college graduates working in places like gas stations _.（分数：7.00）A.makes them more down-to-earth peopleB.may be a

25、 waste of their college degreesC.is good to the diversity of the work forceD.motivates less-educated workers to improve(6).How did Mr. Bishop see the short-term jobs he took?（分数：7.00）A.They might have negative effects on his ultimate career.B.They would definitely be the highlight of his resume.C.Th

26、ey could land him a good job in publishing or writing.D.They were the only way to pay off his student loan debt.(7).Travis Patterson chose to work as an administrative assistant because the job _.（分数：7.00）A.paid him a relatively good starting salaryB.offered excellent promotion prospectsC.had much t

27、o do with his major psychologyD.helped pay his tuition in graduate school(8).Those who do not go back to school may get lower pay and have less chance for _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).Till von Wachter suggests young people _ so that an unlucky graduation date would lose its effect.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).Acco

28、rding to Mr. yon Wachter, if people dont change jobs within five years of graduating, they get _ in their low -paid position.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：4，分数：105.00)A.The pearB.The dessertC.The weatherD.The coldA.She must be good at giving speeches.B.She has ne

29、ver talked in public.C.She enjoys serious moments.D.She probably is poor at giving speeches.A.Bills brotherB.Bills wifeC.Bills father-in-lawD.Bills fatherA.She can borrow someone elses gun.B.She can use his gun.C.She should have a gun of herself.D.She cant borrow his gun.A.To the bankB.To a bookstor

30、eC.To a grocersD.To a restaurantA.She thanked the man tot buying her the skirt.B.Her boyfriend presented it to her as a gilt.C.She bought the skirt on her birthday.D.It was a wedding gift from her friends.A.The couple was involved in an accident.B.Their car has to be replaced.C.The man had the car r

31、epaired.D.Their car was stolen and the man found it.A.Their outgoing personality.B.Their work environment.C.Their healthy lifestyle.D.Their usual food and drinkQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.A birthday present.B.A class assignment.C.A detective story

32、.D.A jewelry store robbery.A.The professor did not like her story.B.She was taking too many courses.C.She did not like the topic she had chosen tot her paper.D.She had trouble finishing her assignment.A.Take some extra time.B.Put down whatever ideas she has first.C.Do some work for another course.D.

33、Write the story ending first.A.To do research for her story.B.To go shopping.C.To meet her professor.D.To take a break from her work.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.The annual inflation rate in Britain.B.The pocket money British children get.C.The thi

34、ngs British children spend money on.D.The rising cost of raising a child in Britain.A.It goes down during economic recession.B.It enables children to live better.C.It often rises higher than inflation.D.It has gone up 25% in the past decade.A.Save up for their future education.B.Buy their own shoes

35、and socks.C.Pay for small personal things.D.Make donations when necessary.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Its protection is often neglected by children.B.It cannot be fully restored once damaged.C.There are various way

36、s to protect it.D.There are many false notions about it.A.It will gradually weaken the eyes of adults.B.It may make the wearer feel tired.C.It can lead to the loss of vision in children.D.It can permanently change the eye structure.A.It can never be done even with high technology.B.It can only be pa

37、rtly accomplished now.C.It is a major achievement in eye surgery.D.It is the best way to restore damaged eyesight.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.They think they should follow the current trend.B.Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.C.

38、They have jobs and other commitments.D.Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.A.They dont want to use up all their life savings.B.They would like to spend more time with them.C.They fear they will regret it afterwards.D.They dont want to see their husbands poorly treated.A.Provide professional

39、 standard care.B.Be frank and seek help from others.C.Be affectionate and cooperative.D.Make full use of community facilities.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Conflicts between labor and management.B.Rights and responsibilities of company emplo

40、yees.C.Common complaints made by office workers.D.Health and safety conditions in the workplace.A.Replace its out-dated equipment.B.Improve the welfare of affected workers.C.Follow government regulations strictly.D.Provide extra health compensation.A.They sought help from union representatives.B.The

41、y quit work to protect their unborn babies.C.They requested to transfer to a safer department.D.They wanted to work shorter hours.A.To protest against the poor working conditions.B.To attract the attention from the media.C.To show bow they love winter sports.D.To protect themselves against the cold

42、weather.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)A couple of months ago, I went to a department store to buy a few things for the house. I needed a set of (36) for the living room, two table lamps, a rug and several cushions. I asked them to (37) the things as soon as possible, but they said that they were unable

43、 to send them out until 20 days later. After about 3 weeks, I (38) only the curtains and lamps. I was a little (39) when I didnt receive all the items I had bought. But nevertheless, I was eager to see what the curtains and lamps looked like. I first opened the (40) with the curtains. I had bought a

44、 lovely (41) blue, and instead they had sent me a horrible dark purple. Well, you can just (42) how angry I was. Then I opened the boxes with the lamps. They were exactly what Id (43) But one of the lamp shades was damaged. (44) They promised to come and (45) . It has been two weeks since my complai

45、nt. (46) （分数：77.00）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:_填空项 1:_七、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Section A(总题数：1，分数：90.00)Nowadays, is it possible to tell a persons class just by looking at him? Physical details (47) tell us about health, diet and type of work don

46、e. A hundred years ago the working class very often looked unhealthy, small and were either too thin or too fat. The upper classes were often (48) , sporting types who were used to a good diet and looked healthy. Today living and working conditions have improved, and such (49) would no longer be so

47、true. The clothes people choose to wear, however, do provide information about their (50) The most obvious way in which is for the amount of money spent on them. Expensive clothes look expensive and show their wearer had money. Clothes can provide other (51) as well. The upper classes (52) to be les

48、s interested in fashion and wear good quality clothes in non-bright colours, made of natural material like wool, leather or cotton. Lower working class people often choose clothes in bright colours, made of man-made material. A sociological explanation for this would be that color and interest are missing from their lives, and therefore any opportunity to introduce this is (53) . Clothes are (54) at a price within most peoples reach. New clothes make the wearer feel good, and show some (55) o