大学英语四级（2013年12月考试改革适用）-试卷188及答案解析.doc

1、大学英语四级（2013 年 12 月考试改革适用）-试卷 188 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.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to unite a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief account of students increasing reliance on technology to solve problems, and then

2、 explain the consequence of over-dependence on it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 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.Six pints of wine a week is advised for drinkers.B.It is not advisable to take alcohol e

3、very day.C.Appropriate drinking is beneficial to old people.D.Safe drinking is essential to peoples health.A.It is acceptable on working days.B.It helps prevent alcohol addiction.C.It brings about a low dying rate.D.It can pass the breath alcohol test.A.Getting young people together to start a fashi

4、on.B.Attracting artists to complete their artistic creation.C.Making a profit by selling foreign artistic works.D.Inventing a new cultural tendency in Manhattan.A.Every weekend from April to November.B.Every weekend from December to March.C.Every weekend all the year round.D.Every fortnight all the

5、year round.A.Its operating system broke down for 24 hours.B.Its personal banking site was inaccessible suddenly.C.The information of its business accounts was lost.D.Hacker invaded HSBCs customers database.A.All its customers would get extra money from HSBC.B.He apologized in a video clip on behalf

6、of himself.C.He explained what had caused the problem technically.D.HSBC had prepared to deal with any problem in the future.A.Complex technical programs will be simplified.B.HSBC leaders will be questioned on the accidentC.HSBC will be charged by Treasure Select Committee.D.HSBC will provide effici

7、ent online banking services.5.Section B_A.Read the papers.B.Sort out letters.C.Go for a jog.D.Have a meeting.A.Meeting his deputy.B.Dealing with the post.C.Classifying letters of emergency.D.Visiting the companys plant.A.Having regular morning meetings.B.Going shopping with his wife.C.Having evening

8、 dinner at home.D.Having interview with journalists.A.Have monthly board meetings with shareholders.B.Have a dinner engagement with customers.C.Plan the agenda for the next few days.D.Have weekly management committee meetings.A.He wants to find out their professors phone number.B.He wants to help th

9、e woman with her math homework.C.He wants to seek help in doing his math homework.D.He wants to know what the math assignment is.A.TonightB.In two hours.C.Tomorrow.D.In a few minutes.A.He didnt expect the assignment to be so hard.B.He has already consulted his professor.C.He and the woman often work

10、 together.D.He is generally a good student.A.She thinks its too late to help him.B.She agrees to work with him.C.She offers to do the assignment for him.D.She will ask help from their professor.6.Section C_A.In 766 B.C.B.In 776 B.C.C.In 676 B.C.D.In 667 B.C.A.To display the ancient Greek civilizatio

11、n.B.To let more nations and athletes to take part in.C.To present the worlds most important athletic contests.D.To refresh the ideals of excellence of body, mind, and spirit.A.Any qualified athlete can enter for the game freely.B.It is organized by the International Olympic Committee.C.It has been h

12、eld every four years since it was revived.D.Any nation can enter a team in the Games unconditionally.A.Smoke.B.Tar.C.Nicotine.D.Ashes.A.Because they feel nervous when not smoking.B.Because they have nothing to do when not smoking.C.Because they feel no taste in their mouths without cigarettes.D.Beca

13、use they dont know how to establish new contacts without cigarettes.A.The better taste that is less addictive.B.The reduced risk to their health.C.The higher status they symbolize.D.The less smoke they give out.A.It is a popular sport.B.It has a long history.C.It is rarely tried a second time.D.It i

14、s an adventurous activity.A.Everyday life makes people bored.B.Too much work exhausts people.C.People are suffering too much stress.D.Theyre mentally and physically healthy.A.It was quite stable and carefree.B.It was not easy to survive.C.People enjoyed a long healthy life.D.People neednt work hard

15、for a living.A.They are effective as long as people take care.B.They are not a recommended way to relax.C.They are all right for some people.D.They are difficult to be accepted.三、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：8，分数：60.00)7.Part III Reading Comprehension_8.Section A_Back in the day, a good report card earn

16、ed you a parental pat on the back, but now it could be money in your pocket. Experiments with cash incentives (激励) for students have been catching on in public-school districts across the country, and so has the debate over whether they are a 1tool for hard-to-motivate students. According to a study

17、 2today by the social-policy research group MDRC, a non-profit organization, cash incentives combined with counseling offered “real hope“ to low-income and nontraditional students at two Louisiana community colleges. The program 3by the Louisiana Department of Social Services and the Louisiana Workf

18、orce Commission was simple: enroll in college at least half-time, 4at least a C average and earn $1,000 a semester for up to two terms. Participants, who were randomly 5, were 30% more likely to register for a second semester than were students who were not offered the supplemental financial 6. And

19、the participants who were first offered cash incentives in spring 2004and thus whose progress was tracked for longer than that of subsequent groups before Hurricane Katrina 7forced researchers to suspend the survey for several months in August 2005were also more likely than their peers to be enrolle

20、d in college a year after they had finished the two-term program. Students offered cash incentives in the Louisiana program earned more 8and were more likely to attain a C average than were nonparticipants. And they showed psychological 9too, reporting more positive feelings about themselves and the

21、ir abilities to 10their goals for the future.A) abruptly E) brilliant I) fulfilled M) releasedB) accomplish F) claim J) funded N) retainC) aid G) cooperative K) maintain O) selectedD) benefits H) credits L) naturally（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.S

22、ection B_Worried about prescription drugs? How to weigh your risk?A When the pain reliever Vioxx was withdrawn from the worldwide market last September after the announcement that it increased patients risk of heart attacks and strokes, millions panicked. Suddenly, ads for the drug were replaced wit

23、h ads looking for Vioxx “victims“. Not only did patients stop taking Vioxx but, doctors say, many people stopped taking their other medicines, toosometimes putting their health at serious risk. The sometimes-sensationalized headlines didnt help. People wondered. Should I trust my doctors? Could what

24、 I thought would help me actually kill me? Is the drug safety system broken?B Americans have somehow come to believe they should get the best medical care with the latest remedies with no side effects. But there is no drug that doesnt have side effects. Peter Corr, head of worldwide research and dev

25、elopment for drug manufacturer Pfizer says, “As a society we expect medicine to be perfect. There is no such thing. There is always a risk.“C Since there is no such thing as a pill that is completely safe, including aspirin, consumers have to accept the dichotomy (一分为二) that the same medicines that

26、extend and enhance our lives may hurt us: some of them may merely have minor side effects, while others are able to cause death. So how should you and your doctor proceed?1. Weigh the risks and benefits of any drug.D As a smart consumer you must decide whether a drug is “safe enough“ for you. The gr

27、eater the benefit, the more risk you may be willing to take. If your illness is mild and not very bothersome, you may decide that any risk is too big and opt against taking any medications at all. On the contrary, if your illness is serious or potentially life threatening, you may even be willing to

28、 try an experimental drug with greater risk for serious side effects.E Zena McAdams, 59, a regional clergyman in Macon, Georgia, has lived with a condition that causes chronic pain for many years. For a long time she took OTC ibuprofen (布洛芬, 一种镇痛非处方药), “I mean lots of it,“ she says. In the spring of

29、 2001, her doctor prescribed Vioxx. Taken only once a day, it was “remarkable,“ she says. “I took it every day till it was taken off the market.“F After speaking to her doctor, she switched to Celebrex last October. It was also effective in controlling the aches and pains associated with her conditi

30、onuntil she heard concerns that it, too, had serious potential side effects. She talked to her doctor, weighed the risks versus the benefits and decided that her quality of life was most important. “There is always that nasty feeling about safety,“ she says, “but there is no reason to think that I h

31、ave any heart problems. The benefits at this point in my life certainly outweigh the risks. The drug works. It eases the pain.“2. Be especially cautious about new drugs.G New drugs are inherently risky. So if youre taking one, monitor yourself carefully. Have your eating and digestive habits changed

32、 Are you feeling unusually tired or agitated (焦虑不安的)? Have your breathing patterns or skin color changed? If so, call your doctor immediately, who may tell you to stop taking the drug. How does a consumer know that a drug is new? Ask your doctor or pharmacist (药剂师). If you have a choice between two

33、 or more equally effective drugs, choose the one with a longer track record of safety. If you are taking a drug in the same class as one that has been recalled, it is careful to ask your doctor if that drug places you at greater risks.3. Know if youre in a high-risk group.H Although scientists still

34、 dont know precisely why, certain individuals have bad reactions to a drug or to a particular dose of a drug, while others dont. Men metabolize (新陈代谢) drugs differently than women do, for example. Be especially watchful if you are very young, very old or pregnant. Drugs usually arent tested on these

35、 groups. “I worry the most about the elderly,“ says Avorn. “They are vastly under-represented in trials of drugs, yet they are the most likely to be taking the drugs when they are approved.“4. Ask the right questions.I When you get a new prescription, never leave the doctors surgery without a clear

36、understanding of why youre taking the drug, how to take it, and how youll know if its working. Even if it makes you a bit uncomfortable, ask. You are responsible for your own health and safety. “If the doctor doesnt want to answer questions, you should probably find another doctor,“ says Avorn. Afte

37、r your visit, if you still have questions, call or e-mail the doctor. Use your pharmacist as an expert consultant for any additional concerns you have about the drug or its side effects.J You can ask the pharmacist for the professional package insert for the drug, says Corr. Although its written for

38、 health care providers, it includes information on clinical trials and side effects. Also, if theres been a label change, with new information about the drug or any warnings, it will be part of the PPI (保险证明). Or request more consumer-friendly information, which should tell you how to use the drug p

39、roperly and warn of any precautions. You can also call the drug companys toll-free number for more information, or go to its website.5. Be informed, and follow directions carefully.K Check that the pills you receive are the correct ones. Errors crop up in the dispensing of medications: Its easy to c

40、onfuse products with similar names (for example, Zantac and Xanax). Read the instructions and take your pills exactly as prescribed. Be alert for expiration dates, and stay attentive to recalls and warnings. Tell your doctor about any other medications you take, either prescribed or OTC (over the co

41、unter). Drug interactions can cause serious problems. For example, Posicor, an antihypertensive drug (治疗高血压的药), was taken off the market because it could cause blood pressure to drop sharply when used with other heart medications. If you fill all your prescriptions at the same store, the pharmacist

42、may be able to warn you of known interactions.L It is vitally important that patients and their doctors provide feedback to manufacturers and regulators if they have any suspicion of a problem. Then these signals will be known and can be analyzed to see if they are more widespread, which could save

43、lives.（分数：20.00）(1).Among drugs with equal effect, you should choose the one with a longer safety record.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).Information on clinical trials and side effects of a drug can be found in its professional package insert.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).When Posicor is used with other heart medications

44、 it may lead to sharp drop of blood pressure.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).Patients with a minor illness are the least likely to try drugs with serious side effects.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).If patients and doctors can provide appropriate feedback to drug manufacturers, many lives could be saved.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(6

45、).Avorn worries about the elderly most because they usually arent included in the trials of new drugs.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(7).Drugs with similar names may result in errors of medication dispensing.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(8).According to Peter Corr, every drug has certain kind of side effects.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(9).For many years, Zena McAdams had to take medicines to control chronic pain.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(10).It is suggested that we should change the doctor if he/she doesnt want to answer the questions about drug usage.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_11.Section C_