1、大学四级-69 及答案解析(总分:713.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、BPart Writing(总题数:1,分数:106.00)1.有时候人们会出于善意而对别人说谎,这种谎言被称为“善意的谎言”; 2但有些人认为只要说谎就是不对; 3你对此的看法是(分数:106.00)_二、BPart Reading (总题数:1,分数:70.00)Directions: In the part, you will have 15 minutes to read the passages quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For que
2、stions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ) , B) , C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Work-life Balance: Ways to Restore Harmony and Reduce StressFinding work-life balance in todays frenetically (疯狂) paced world is
3、no simple task.Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can be difficult.Whether the problem is too mu
4、ch focus on work or too little, when your work life and your personal life feel out of balance, stress-along with its harmful effects-is the result.The good news is that you can take control of your work-life balance-and give yourself the time to do the things that are most important to you. The fir
5、st step is to recognize how the world of work has changed. Then you can evaluate your relationship to work and apply some specific strategies for striking a healthier balance.How work invades your personal lifeThere was a time when employees showed up for work Monday through Friday and worked eight-
6、 to nine-hour days. The boundaries between work and home were fairly clear then. But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers. Heres why: Global economy. As more skilled workers enter the global labor market and companies outsource or move more jobs to r
7、educe labor costs, people feel pressured to work longer and produce more just to protect their jobs. International business. Work continues around the world 24 hours a day for some people. If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for troubleshooting or cons
8、ulting. Advanced communication technology. Many people now have the ability to work anywhere - from their home, from their car and even on vacation. And some managers expect this. Longer hours. Employers commonly ask employees to work longer hours than theyre scheduled. Often, overtime is mandatory
9、(强制性的). If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find yourself regularly working more than 40 hours a week to achieve and exceed expectations. Changes in family roles. Todays married worker is typically part of a dual-career couple, which makes it difficult to find time to meet commitments
10、to family, friends and community.Married to your workIt can be tempting to rack up the hours at work-especially if youre trying to earn a promotion or some extra money for a childs education or a dream vacation. For others, working more hours feels necessary in order to manage the workload.But if yo
11、ure spending most of your time at work, your home life will likely pay the price.Consider the pros and cons of working extra hours on your work-life balance: Fatigue. Your ability to think and your eye-hand coordination decrease when youre tired. This means youre less productive and may make more mi
12、stakes. These mistakes can lead to injury or rework and negatively impact your professional reputation. Family. You may miss out on important events, such as your childs first bike fide, your fathers 60th birthday or your high-school reunion. Missing out on important milestones may harm relationship
13、s with your loved ones. Friends. Trusted friends are a key part of your support system. But if youre spending time at the office instead of with them, youll find it difficult to nurture those friendships. Expectations. ff you regularly work extra hours, you may be given more responsibility. This cou
14、ld create a never-ending and increasing cycle, causing more concerns and challenges.Sometimes working overtime is important. If you work for a company that requires mandatory overtime, you wont be able to avoid it, but you can learn to manage it. Most importantly, say no when youre too tired, when i
15、ts affecting your health or when you have crucial family obligations.Striking the best work-life balanceFor most people, juggling (巧妙处理) the demands of career and personal life is an ongoing challenge. With so many demands on your time-from overtime to family obligations-it can feel difficult to str
16、ike this balance. The goal is to make time for the activities that are the most important to you.Here are some ideas to help you find the balance thats best for you: Learn to say no. Whether its a co-worker asking you to spearhead (充当先锋) an extra project or your childs teacher asking you to manage t
17、he class play, remember that its OK to respectfully say no. When you quit doing the things you only do out of guilt or a false sense of obligation, youll make more room in your life for the activities that are meaningful to you and bring you joy. Leave work at work. Make a conscious decision to sepa
18、rate work time from personal time. When with your family, for instance, turn off your cell phone and put away your laptop computer. Manage your time. Organize household tasks efficiently. Do one or two loads of laundry every day, rather than saving it all for your day off. A weekly family calendar o
19、f important dates and a daily list of to-dos will help you avoid deadline panic. If your employer offers a course in time management, sign up for it. Get enough sleep. Theres nothing as stressful and potentially dangerous as working when youre sleep-deprived. Not only is your productivity affected,
20、but also you can make costly mistakes. You may then have to work even more hours to make up for these mistakes. Communicate clearly. Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully. Take notes if necessary. Nurture yourself. Set aside time each day for an acti
21、vity that you enjoy, such as walking, working out or listening to music. Set aside one night each week for recreation. Take the phone off the hook, power down the computer and turn off the TV. Discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends, such as playing golf, fishing or canoe
22、ing. Making time for activities you enjoy will rejuvenate (使年轻) you.Remember, striking a work-life balance isnt a one-shot deal. Creating balance in your life is a continuous process. Balance doesnt mean doing everything. Examine your priorities and set boundaries. Be firm in what you can and cannot
23、 do. Only you can restore harmony to your lifestyle.(分数:70.00)(1).What will happen if your work life and personal life feel out of balance? A. You will have little time to finish your work. B. You may feel stress, which will affect you negatively. C. You will have a lot of time to share with your fa
24、mily. D. You will never balance the combination of life and work.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2).The boundaries between work and home have blurred for the following reasons EXCEPT _. A. global economy B. changes in family roles C. advanced communication technology D. high divorce rate(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3).What
25、will happen if youre spending most of your time at work? A. You will lose both health and wealth. B. You will be hated by your loved ones. C. You will lose all your friends. D. You may be given more responsibility.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(4).According to the passage, youd better say no to mandatory overtim
26、e when _. A. you get bored with the work B. you are not interested in the work C. you cant get additional allowance D. you have crucial family obligations(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(5).What does the underlined sentence mean? A. You should do the things people ask you to do without feeling guilty. B. You shoul
27、dnt do the things people ask you to do if you dont want to. C. To do things people ask you to do can bring you a lot of joy. D. To do things for yourself is more meaningful than to do things for others.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(6).What will NOT happen if you dont get enough sleep? A. You will feel stressed
28、while working. B. You will have no sense of exhaustion. C. You can make costly mistakes. D. You will have low productivity.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(7).What does the real balance mean according to the author? A. Examining priorities and deciding what is the most important to you. B. Doing everything you wan
29、t to do whether you can do it or not. C. Saying yes to everybody in order to maintain good relationships. D. Being firm that working overtime will strike a work-life balance.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(8).Spend more time at work than at home, and you wont have enough time to enjoy your _.(分数:7.00)填空项 1:_(9).Y
30、ou have slow responses and your eye-hand coordination decreases when youre _.(分数:7.00)填空项 1:_(10).You can save a lot of time and avoid misunderstandings if you communicate clearly and _.(分数:7.00)填空项 1:_三、BPart Listenin(总题数:0,分数:0.00)四、BSection A/B(总题数:4,分数:105.00)Directions: In this section, you wil
31、l 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 choic
32、es 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 through the centre.(分数:35.00)(1). A. Things will get worse if governments dont take measures. B. Food production will be enough to cope with population. C. Many p
33、eople in the world will become desperate. D. The nations in the world will be happy with the situation then.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2). A. On Monday afternoon. B. On Wednesday morning. C. Before he sees Mr. Dennis. D. Before the weekend.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3). A. Its too noisy to work there. B. Its convenie
34、nt to go to work. C. Its nice to take a walk nearby. D. Its troublesome to take the bus.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(4). A. At an office. B. At an clinic. C. At a restaurant. D. At a library.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(5). A. The man lost the game and became the runner-up. B. The conversation probably took place after a
35、 semi-final. C. The woman thinks the result is good enough for the man. D. The man thinks the other guy deserves the triumph.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(分数:21.00)(1). A. Advising viewers to cover their TV when not watching. B. Cutting athletics from a set of programs. C. Emphasizing on rarely seen sports in t
36、he programs. D. Testing the sports represented in the programs.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2). A. To be able to understand what people say. B. To take care of people with heart disease. C. To work as an assistant to a model. D. To do lots of things for the manager.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3). A. Using the ticking of
37、 a clock. B. Getting the patient relaxed. C. Making the patient believe in him. D. Using the focus on objects.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. (分数:21.00)(1). A. The respect he got in the company. B. The good working atmosphere. C. The womans will
38、ingness to share company profits. D. The womans acknowledgement of his skills and talents.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2). A. To send a memo to all the employees. B. To tell employees about the achievements. C. To hold a party and celebrated the success. D. To know each worker better.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3). A. T
39、he employees. B. The customers. C. The employers. D. The society.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. (分数:28.00)(1). A. On the street. B. On a train. C. On a bus. D. In a restaurant.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2). A. Public transportation. B. The engineering c
40、lass. C. The environment. D. Her health.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3). A. The filter is a very effective way to cut down air pollution. B. The government has had vehicles run clean. C. The diesel bus is pollution free. D. The insulator helps fuel burn thoroughly.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(4). A. Because its hard to m
41、elt it. B. Because its very expensive. C. Because its poisonous. D. Because its not good for the car.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.五、BSection B/B(总题数:3,分数:70.00)Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some question. Both the passage and the questions
42、 will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just hea
43、rd. (分数:21.00)(1). A. The degree of violence in programs is too high. B. There shouldnt be any commercials on television. C. Watching too much television is undesirable for children. D. Television programs in the United States are of low quality.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2). A. A recreational program. B. An
44、 educational program. C. A program for cartoons. D. A program for commercials.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3). A. They will become inactive and dull. B. They will not go to cinemas as often. C. They will forget to do their homework. D. They will imitate what they see in the programs.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.Passage Tw
45、oQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. (分数:21.00)(1). A. The games shouldnt be held in Salt Lake City. B. The games have met their environmental goals. C. The games did little to protect the environment. D. The games have caused lasting damages to the area.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D
46、.(2). A. Sports competition. B. Cultural exchange. C. Economic development. D. Environmental protection.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3). A. Building ski jumps farther away from the city. B. Developing better public transportation in the city. C. Planting more trees around the fields. D. Promoting the use of cl
47、eaner energy.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. (分数:28.00)(1). A. It helps maintain the eyesight. B. It helps speed up wound recovery. C. It helps produce blood cells. D. It helps strengthen the bones.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2). A. Vitamin A is f
48、ound in fish liver oil and in the yellow part of eggs. B. Vitamin A is found in darkly colored fruits and vegetables. C. Vitamin B1 is found in whole grains, beans, peas, nuts, meat and fish. D. Vitamin B12 is found naturally in foods.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3). A. Vitamin A and Vitamin B1. B. Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B12. C. Vitamin B and Vitamin D. D. Vitamin A and Vitamin D.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(4). A. It de