1、大学英语四级真题 2009 年 06 月及答案解析(总分：693.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.1.越来越多的博物馆现在免费向公众开放，目的是 2. 有人认为这样做会带来一些问题 3. 在我看来 BFree Admissions to Museums?/B（分数：106.00）_二、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：70.00)BHow Do You See Diversity?/BAs a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants fo
2、r some of the positions with her company. During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect rsum and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he neve
3、r looked her in the eye said “untrustworthy,“ so she decided to offer the job to her second choice. “It wasnt until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was the perfect person,“ Tiffany confesses. What she hadnt known at the time of the interview was that the can
4、didates “different“ behavior was simply a, cultural misunderstanding. He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting (避开) your eyes.“I was just thrown off by the lack of eye contact; not realizing it was cultural,“ Tiffany says. “I missed ou
5、t, but will not miss that opportunity again.“Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our understanding of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions.BHi
6、re Advantage/BAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult, employers who can eliminate invalid biases (偏见) from the process have a distinct advantage. My company, Mindsets LLC, helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots. A real estate recruiter we worked with
7、 illustrates the positive difference such training can make.“During my Mindsets coaching session, I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets. The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the compa
8、ny. When the real estate market began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession. “BBlinded by Gender/BDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse
9、workforce. “Through one of the sessions, I discovered my personal bias,“ he recalls. “I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person, and being open to differences.“ In his case, the blindness was not about culture but rather gender.“I had a management position open in my department;
10、 and the two finalists were a man and a woman. Had I not attended this workshop, I would have automatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel. My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have be
11、en successful in the position, I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel, “ Dales assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organizations ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce. “I lear
12、ned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation, I needed to present the full range of duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision.“ Dale credits the workshop, “because it helped me make decisions based on fa
13、irness.“BYear of the Know-It-All/BDoug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops. He recalls a major lesson learned from his own employee.“ One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year. In
14、my ignorance, I assumed he had his dates wrong, as the first of January had just passed. When I advised him of this, I gave him a long talking to about turning in requests early with the proper dates.“He patiently waited, then when I was done, he said he would like Chinese New Year off, not the West
15、ern New Year. He explained politely that in his culture the new year did not begin January first, and that Chinese New Year, which is tied to the lunar cycle, is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar. Needless to say, I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed u
16、p. But I learned a great deal about assumptions, and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture to culture.“Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I could learn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees, rather than malting assumptions
17、 and trying to be a know-it-all,“ Doug admits. “The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learning how to be more inclusive to-differences.“BA Better Bottom Line/BAn open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally, it is profitable as well. These comments from a custome
18、r service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales. “Most of my customers speak English as a second language. One of the best things my company has done is to contract with a language service that offers translations over the phone. It wasnt until my boss received Mindsets tra
19、ining that she was able to understand how important inclusiveness was to customer service. As a result, our customer base has increased. “Once we start to see people as individuals, and discard the stereotypes, we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone. Diversity is about coming toget
20、her and taking advantage of our differences and similarities. It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity.When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think we have learned from our past, from the media
21、, peers, family, friends, etc. , we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed (有缺陷的) or contrary to our fundamental values. We need to train ourselves to think differently, shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opens doors for all of us, creating opportunities in organizations
22、 and communities that benefit everyone.（分数：70.00）(1).What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate?（分数：7.00）A.He just wouldnt look her in the eye.B.He was slow in answering her questions.C.His rsum didnt provide the necessary information.D.His answers to some of her questions were irr
23、elevant.(2).Tiffanys misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from_.（分数：7.00）A.racial stereotypesB.invalid personal biasC.cultural ignoranceD.emphasis on physical appearance(3).What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization according to the author?（分数：7.00）A.Hiring qualified techn
24、ical and management personnel.B.Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C.Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D.Expanding domestic and international markets.(4).What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?（分数：7.00）A.A real estate agency.B.A personnel training company.C.A cultural
25、exchange organization.D.A hi-tech company.(5).After one of the workshops, account executive Dale realized that_.（分数：7.00）A.he had hired the wrong personB.he could have done more for his companyC.he had not managed his workforce wellD.he must get rid of his gender bias(6).What did Dale think of Minds
26、ets LLCs workshop?（分数：7.00）A.It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B.It tapped into the executives full potential.C.It helped him make fair decisions.D.It met participants diverse needs.(7).How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employees request for leave?（分数：7.00）A.He tol
27、d him to get the dates right.B.He demanded an explanation.C.He flatly turned it down.D.He readily approved it.(8).Doug felt_ when he realized that his assumption was wrong.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).After attending Mindsets workshops, the participants came to know the importance of_ to their business.（分数：7
28、.00）填空项 1:_(10).When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes, we can achieve diversity and benefit from the_ between us.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、BPart Listenin(总题数：3，分数：105.00)BQuestions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard./B（分数：56.00）A.She expected more people at he
29、r party.B.She enjoys entertaining small children.C.She threw a surprise party for her friend.D.She has always enjoyed great popularity.A.They are not used to living in a cold place.B.They feel lucky to live in Florida.C.They are going to have a holiday.D.They have not booked their air tickets yet.A.
30、He was pleased to get the medal.B.He was very courageous.C.He used to be a firefighter.D.He was accused of causing fire.A.Make a profitable investment.B.Buy a new washing machine.C.Get parts for the machine from Japan.D.Have the old washing machine fixed.A.He is pleased with his exciting new job.B.H
31、e finds the huge workload unbearable.C.He finds his office much too big for him.D.He is not so excited about his new position.A.The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B.The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C.The woman doesnt know how to get to the party.D.The man offers to driv
32、e the woman to the party.A.Drawing up a business plan.B.Discussing a term paper.C.Finalizing a contract.D.Reviewing a co-authored article.A.She ordered some paper.B.She had the printer repaired.C.She chatted online with a friend.D.She filled in an application form.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the
33、 conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.His health is getting worse.B.He can no longer work at sea.C.His past life upsets him a good deal.D.He has not got the expected pension.A.She passed away years ago.B.She has been working at a clinic.C.She used to work as a model.D.She has been seriously
34、ill for years.A.She has made lots of money as a doctor.B.She is going to take care of her old dad.C.She has never got on with her father.D.She is kind and generous by nature.A.He dines out with his wife every weekend.B.He is excellent but looks bad-tempered.C.He does not care about his appearance.D.
35、He is not quite popular with his patients.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.The man has sent the order to the woman by mistake.B.Some of the telephone systems dont work properly.C.Some of the packs do not contain any manuals.D.The quality of the goods i
36、s not up to the standard.A.Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B.Consult her boss about the best solution.C.Pass the mans order to the right person.D.Solve the problem at her companys cost.A.Ideal.B.Temporary.C.Partial.D.Creative.四、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)BQuestions 26 to 28 are based on t
37、he passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.It is entertaining.B.It is a costly hobby.C.It takes lots of time.D.It requires training.A.They can harm nearby plants.B.They may catch some disease.C.They fight each other for food.D.They may pollute the environment.A.Place the food on warmer spots.B.Use
38、 prepared feed mixtures only.C.Avoid using any contaminated food.D.Continue the feeding till it gets warm.BQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.He will betray even his best friends.B.He is able to make up good excuses.C.He will lie whenever he wants.D.He trie
39、s to achieve his goal at any cost.A.She made him apologize.B.She readily forgave him.C.She broke up with him.D.She refused to answer his calls.A.Buy her a new set of tires.B.Help clean her apartment.C.Lend her his batteries.D.Move furniture for her.BQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you ha
40、ve just heard./B（分数：28.00）A.The atmosphere they live in is rather unreal.B.Their parents put too much pressure on them.C.Its hard for them to get along with other kids.D.They have to live in the shadow of their parents.A.He always boasts about his rich father.B.He will grow up to be good for nothing
41、.C.He has too much to know the value of things.D.He is too young to manage his inherited property.A.She wants Amanda to get professional care.B.She has no experience in raising children.C.She wants to show off her wealth.D.She has no time to do it herself.A.The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies
42、.B.The worship of money, beauty and pleasure.C.The attention the media focuses on them.D.The pursuing of perfection in performance.五、BSection C/B(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Around 120 years ago, Ebbinghaus began his study of memory. HeU (36) /Uon studying how quickly the human mind can rememberU (37) /U. One re
43、sult of his research is known as the total time hypothesis (假设), which simply means the amount you learnU (38) /Uon the time you spend trying to learn it. This can be taken as our first rule of learning.Although it is usually true that studying for four hours is better than studying for one, there i
44、s still the question of how we should use the four hours. For example, is it better to study for four hoursU (39) /Uor to study for one hour a day for four days in aU (40) /U?The answer, as you may haveU (41) /U, is that it is better to spread out the study times. ThisU (42) /Uthrough which we can l
45、earn moreU (43) /Uby dividing our practice time, is known as the distribution of practice effect. Thus,U (44) /U.But were not finished yet. We havent considered how we should study over very short periods of time.U (45) /U. Should you look at the same word in rapid succession, or look at the word an
46、d then have some delay before you look at it again?U (46) /U.（分数：77.00）(1).（分数：7.00）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:_六、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：90.00)Every year in the first week of my English class, some students inform me that writing is too hard. They ne
47、ver write, unless assignmentsU (47) /Uit. They find the writing processU (48) /Uand difficult. How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it-U (49) /UEnglish, with its rich vocabulary. Being able to speak but not write is like living in anU (50) /Umansion (豪宅) and never leaving one small room. When I meet students who think they cant write, I know as a teacher myU (51) /Uis to show them the rest of the rooms. My task is to build fluency while providing the opportunity inherent in any writing activity toU (52) /Uthe moral and emotio
