1、大学英语四级卷三真题 2012 年 12 月及答案解析(总分：709.97，做题时间：120 分钟)一、Directions: For this(总题数：1，分数：142.00)1. （分数：142.00）_二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：71.20)Suffering in silence Despite a law designed to protect them, many people with disabling conditions are unaware of their rights. Carole Concha-Bell tells of he
2、r experiences. Being diagnosed with a disabling condition is always a shock. Learning to live without the guarantee of health is like having to unlearn a previous life. The implications for your working life may seem intimidating. There is the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).of course. But does
3、it really provide the protection in the workplace that parliament intended? Are employers merely paying lip service to the DDA? Or are they even aware of an employers legal duties and responsibilities? In my experience, it is the latter. I have received little support from employers to whom I have r
4、evealed my condition. This has often left me feeling at a disadvantage and wondering why I bothered doing so in the first place. I had been struggling with illness long before I was diagnosed. In practical terms the diagnosis did little to aid me. Of course, it enabled me to understand my body. my l
5、imitations and set me on a course to stabilise my symptoms. But it brought a new dilemma. Where I had previously struggled to work while ill, ignorant of why my body was misbehaving, I now had a name for my daily struggle: Lupus（狼疮）.This is a chronic（慢性的）auto-immune disorder that can affect virtuall
6、y any system in the body. It also leaves a huge, dark question hanging over my head when seeking employment: should I tell my employers I have a condition? It is a dilemma that continues to be a root cause of anxiety both for myself and for thousands of other UK employees. The rocky road to my unfor
7、tunate enlightenment about work and disability began just after graduation when Id set my sights on a career in communications and landed my dream job with a respected public relations consultancy（咨询公司）in Bristol. But while I was learning the art of media relations, my body wasnt quite making it in
8、health terms. I often went to work with swollen limbs and fevers. At my first and last performance review, my boss was amazed that, despite my many capabilities. I hadnt quite taken control of my responsibilities. A few months later, my contract wasnt renewed and I plunged further into new depths of
9、 ill health. However, I was determined not to be beaten and returned to the interview trail. My next job was in publishing. But despite a shining performance at the interview, I felt like a fraud. How long would it be before I sank into ill health and depression again? The job was to end with a monu
10、mental bang when I became so poorly I could no longer function. A few feverish weeks in bed ended in specialist appointment, where I was diagnosed with Lupus and rushed into hospital for fear that it may have attacked my internal organs. The next 12 months were filled with confusion. I had no idea a
11、bout benefits, felt alienated（被视为另类）by the medical establishment and lived off my savings until I was broke. I realised I needed help from my family and moved to London. As soon as I felt better, I marched into a marketing recruitment consultancy and, within 10 minutes, I had impressed the interview
12、er enough to be offered a job with the agency. We agreed on a decent salary and I told him I had arthritis（关节炎）and would need to work a four-day week Things went well at the start but soon the client meetings began to fall on my day off, and I rarely left the office on time. I began to slip both in
13、health and professional terms. The 10-hour days crashed around my head: no amount of make-up could disguise my ill health as I battled against the odds to prove to myself that I could still make it in the business world. I often cried on the bus on the way back from work. Not long before my contract
14、 was due to be made permanent, I was called to the bosss office and given the “talk“ about how my performance was slipping, how awful I looked. I felt too weak to fight back and agreed to leave. No attempts to offer adjustments to my job, such as being able to work from home, were ever made. 1 had a
15、 case for unfair dismissal under the DDA, but was ignorant of this at the time. An estimated 10 million people in the UK, or 17% of the population, qualify for disability status under the DDA. I have encountered a number of them: the liver-diseased boss; the co-worker with a heart condition; and my
16、asthmatic（小船的）trainee-teacher friend. None had disclosed（透露）their conditions to employers, and all were feeling the strain of not doing so. To access your rights under the DDA and to request “reasonable adjustments“ to your working conditions or your workplace requires disclosure. 1 had warned my fo
17、rmer employer about my condition hut it served little purpose. They were ignorant about their obligations to their disabled staff. However, there are plenty of forward-thinking organisations that have inclusive recruitment policies; are more likely to employ a worker with a disability; and are more
18、aware of their legal duties. The public sector out-performs the private, but not always the voluntary, according to studies for the Disabilities Rights Commission. I decided to give the voluntary sector ago and was surprised to be offered flexible working conditions and other solutions to meet my ne
19、eds as an employee. But given the choice, I would still prefer a career in the private sector, which for mc is more dynamic, has more attractive salaries and offers better prospects than the voluntary or public sectors. Despite the advances of the DDA, there will always be an army of workers who wil
20、l soldier on, maybe aware of their rights but choosing to remain silent for personal reasons. It is important, though, to recognize the significance of the act. the protection it affords and the obligations that employers have to us as employees and as human beings.（分数：71.20）(1).What is peoples imme
21、diate response when they are first diagnosed with a disabling condition?（分数：7.12）A.They report the situation to their employers.B.They come to realise the value of good health.C.They feel nervous about their work prospects.D.They try to seek protection from the DDA.(2).When the author revealed her c
22、ondition to her employers, they -|_|-.（分数：7.12）A.were quite sympathetic toward herB.did not give her the support she neededC.made adjustments to meet her needsD.were annoyed not to be informed earlier(3).When the author was diagnosed with Lupus, she was in a dilemma whether she should -|_|-.（分数：7.12
23、）A.ask for assistance from her fellow workersB.find employment at a different companyC.ignore her limitations and struggle to workD.inform her employers of her disability status(4).The author lost her job at the public relations consultancy in Bristol because -|_|-.（分数：7.12）A.her boss had found a mu
24、ch better replacementB.she was in no mood at all to discharge her dutiesC.her performance was disappointing to her bossD.she failed to show up for her performance review(5).Why did the author feel like a fraud when she got her second job?（分数：7.12）A.She knew she would fall ill any time again.B.She wa
25、s not as competent as she appeared to be.C.She concealed the fact that she had just been fired.D.She pretended to be very keen on the job.(6).Why did the author move to London?（分数：7.12）A.To get help from her family.B.To receive better medical care.C.To start a consulting businessD.To seek a more sui
26、table job.(7).The author worked hard at the marketing recruitment consultancy in order to -|_|- .（分数：7.12）A.earn the bosss appreciation and clients recognitionB.demonstrate her strong willpower to conquer illnessC.provide for herself without protection from the DDAD.prove herself capable of success
27、in the business world(8).Although many people qualify for disability status in the UK, they would rather not tell their employers about 1 .（分数：7.12）填空项 1:_(9).The author was offered flexible working conditions in the voluntary sector, but if she had a choice, she would still like to work in 1.（分数：7.
28、12）填空项 1:_(10).The author stresses that it is important to recognise employers 1 to their disabled employees.（分数：7.12）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：56.96)A.He needs another week for the painting.B.The painting was completed just in time.C.The building wont open until next week.D.His artisti
29、c work has been well receivedA.Go camping.B.Decorate his house.C.Rent a tent.D.Organize a party.A.She talked with Mr. Wright on the phone.B.She is about to call Mr. Wrights secretary.C.She will see Mr. Wright at lunch time.D.She failed to reach Mr. Wright.A.He is actually very hardworking.B.He has d
30、ifficulty finishing his project.C.He needs to spend more time in the lab.D.He seldom tells the truth about himself.A.Rules restricting smokingB.Ways to quit smoking.C.Smokers health problems.D.Hazards of passive smoking.A.He is out of town all morning.B.He is tied up in family matters.C.He has been
31、writing a report.D.He has got meetings to attend.A.He is not easy-going.B.He is the speakers boss.C.He is not at home this weekend.D.He seldom invites people to his home.A.Take a break.B.Refuel his car.C.Ask the way.D.Have a cup of coffee.四、Section B(总题数：2，分数：49.84)Questions 19 to 21 are based on th
32、e conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.36）A.They are as good as historical films.B.They give youngsters a thrill.C.They have greatly improved.D.They are better than comics on film.A.The effects were very good.B.The acting was just so-so.C.The plot was too complicated.D.The characters were lifelik
33、e.A.They triumphed ultimately over evil in the battle.B.They played the same role in War of the Worlds.C.They are popular figures among young people.D.They are two leading characters in the film.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.48）A.It is scheduled on Thurs
34、day night.B.It is supposed to last nine weeks.C.It takes place once a week.D.It usually starts at six.A.To make good use of her spare time in the evening.B.To meet the requirements of her in-service training.C.To improve her driving skills as quickly as possible.D.To get some basic knowledge about c
35、ar maintenance.A.Participate in group discussions.B.Take turns to make presentations.C.Listen to the teachers explanationD.Answer the teachers questions.A.Most of them are female.B.Some have a part-time job.C.They plan to buy a new car.D.A few of them are old chaps.Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are
36、 based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.48）A.She is not good at making friends.B.She is not well off.C.She enjoys company.D.She likes to go to concerts alone.A.Their similar social status.B.Their interdependence.C.Their common interest.D.Their identical character.A.Invite Pat to a live conc
37、ert.B.Buy some gifts for Pats kids.C.Help take care of Pats kids.D.Pay for Pats season tickets.A.It can develop between people with a big difference in income.B.It can be maintained among people of different age groupsC.It cannot last long without similar family backgroundD.It cannot be sustained wh
38、en friends move far apart.Passage Two Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.36）A.Priority of students academic achievements.B.Equal education opportunities to all children.C.Social equality between teachers and students.D.Respect for students individuality.A.Efficien
39、t.B.Complicated.C.Lengthy.D.Democratic.A.To help them acquire hands-on experience.B.To try to cut down its operational expenses.C.To provide part-time jobs for needy students.D.To enable them to learn to take responsibilityPassage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard
40、.（分数：21.36）A.The best way to work through a finger maze.B.Individuals doing better in front of an audience.C.Researchers having contributed greatly to psychology.D.Improvements on the classification of human behavior.A.When you feel encouraged by the audience.B.When you try to figure out a confusing
41、 game.C.When you already know how to do somethingD.When you complete with other people in a group.A.practicing constantly.B.Working by oneselfC.Learning by doing.D.Using proven methods.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：71.20)Americans today have different eating habits than they had in the past. There is a wide
42、(36) 1of food available. They have a broader (37) 2 of nutrition（营养）,so they buy more fresh fruit and (38) 3than ever before. At the same time, Americans (39) 4increasing quantities of sweets and sodas. Statistics show that the way people live (40) 5 the way they eat. American lifestyles have change
43、d. There are now growing numbers of people who live alone, (41) 6 parents and children, and double-income families. These changing lifestyles are (42) 7for the increasing number of people who must(43)_meals or sometimes simply go without them. Many Americans have less time than ever before to spend
44、preparing food. (44) 8.Moreover, Americans eat out nearly four times a week on average. It is easy to study the amounts and kinds of food that people consume. (45) 9.This information not only tells us what people are eating, but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes. (46) 10.Instea
45、d, chicken, turkey and fish have become more popular. Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years.（分数：71.17）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、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：1，分数：35.60)Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage. So man
46、y people use the cell phone so frequently every day. But_47_little is certain about the health effects of its use. Manufacturers_48_that cell phones meet government standards for safe radio-frequency radiation emission. but enough studies are beginning to document a possible_49_in rare brain tumors（
47、肿瘤），headaches and behavioral disorders in children to cause concern. So far, the evidence isnt 50 on whether the use of cell phones_51_to any increased risk of cancer. In a new trial, researchers asked 47 volunteers to_52_in a project to measure glucose（葡萄糖）consumption in the brain by scanning the b
48、rain to see how cells use energy. For both 50-minute scans, the volunteers had a cell phone_53_to each ear. During the first scan, the devices were turned off, but for the second scan, the phone on the right ear was_54_on and received a recorded-message call. although the volume was muted（消音）so the noise wouldnt bias the results. The results of the second scan showed that the 55 of the brain nearest to the device had higher rates of glucose consumption than the rest of th
