2011年6月四级英语真题及答案详解

2011

年

6

月大学英语四级真题试卷及答案

Part I Writing (30 minutes)

Directions:

For

this

part,

you

are

allowed

30

minutes

to

write

a

short

essay

on

the

topic

of

Online

Shopping.

You should write at least 120 words following the outline given bellow:

Online Shopping

1.

现在网上购物已成为一种时尚

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2.

网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题

3.

我的建议

Part II Reading

Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)

Directions:

In

this

part,

you

will

have

15

minutes

to

go

over

the

passage

quickly

and

answer

the

questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 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.

British Cuisine: the Best of Old and New

British cuisine(

烹饪

) has come of age in recent years as chefs(

厨师

) combine the best of old and

new.

Why does British food have a reputation for being so bad? Because it is bad! Those are not the most

encouraging words to hear just before eating lunch at one of Hong Kong's smartest British restaurants,

Alfie's by KEE, but head chef Neil Tomes has more to say.

English

chef

says,

citing

the

trend

in

British

cuisine

for

better

ingredients,

preparation

and

cooking

methods,

and

more

appealing

presentation.

Chef

such

as

Delia

Smith,

Nigel

Slater,

Jamie

Oliver

and

Gordon Ramsay made the public realise that cooking - and eating - didn't have to be a boring thing. And

now,

most

of

the

British

public

is

familiar

even

with

the

extremes

of

Heston

Blumenthal's

molecular

gastronomy, a form of cooking that employs scientific methods to create the perfect dish.

food,

There was plenty of room for improvement. The problems

with the nation's cuisine can be traced

back to the Second World War. Before the war, much of Britain's food was imported and when German

U-boats began attacking ships bringing food to the country, Britain went on rations(

配给

).

rationing

came

to

an

end

in

the

1950s,

technology

picked

up

and

was

used

to

mass- produce

food,

Tomes

says.

by

then

people

were

just

happy

to

have

a

decent

quantity

of

food

in

their

kitchens.

They weren't looking for cured meats, organic produce or beautiful presentation; they were looking

for whatever they could get their hands on, and this prioritisation of quantity over quality prevailed for

decades, meaning a generation was brought up with food that couldn't compete with neighbouring France,

Italy, Belgium or Spain.

Before star chefs such as Oliver began making cooking fashionable, it was hard to find a restaurant

in

London

that

was

open

after

9pm.

But

in

recent

years

the

capital's

culinary(

烹饪的

)

scene

has

developed to the point that it is now confident of its ability to please the tastes of any international visitor.

With the opening of Alfie's in April, and others such as The Pawn, two years ago, modern British

food has made its way to Hong Kong.

up,

says

David

Tamlyn,

the

Welsh

executive

chef

at

The Pawn

in

Wan

Chai.

Kong

diners

are

extremely responsive to new ideas or presentations, which is good news for new dishes.

Chefs agree that diners in Hong Kong are embracing the modern British trend. Some restaurants are

modifying the recipes(

菜谱

)of British dishes to breathe new life into the classics, while other are using

better quality ingredients but remaining true to British traditional and tastes.

Tamlyn is in the second camp.

lamb and for our custards(

牛奶蛋糊

) we use Bird's Custard Powder,

for custard made fresh with eggs, sugar and cream, but British custard is different, and we stay true to

that.

Matthew

Hill,

senior

manager

at

the

two-year-old

SoHo

restaurant

Yorkshire

Pudding,

also

uses

better ingredients as a means of improving dishes.

food

and

so

we

can't

alter

these

too

much.

We're

a

traditional

British

restaurant

so

there

are

some

staples(

主菜

) that will remain essentially unchanged.

These

traditional

dishes

include

fish

and

chips,

steak

and

kidney

pie

and

large

pieces

of

roasted

meats. At Alfie's, the newest of the British restaurants in town and perhaps the most gentlemen's club-like

in design, Neil Tomes explains his passion for provenance(

原产地

).

proud of the food it's producing. It has excellent organic farms, beautifully crafted cheeses, high-quality

meats.

However, the British don't have a history of exporting their foodstuffs, which makes it difficult for

restaurants in Hong Kong to source authentic ingredients.

pressure to buy local and save on food miles, which means we take our vegetables from the local markets,

and there are a lot that work well with British staples.

The Phoenix, in Mid-Levels, offers the widest interpretation of

maintain its soul. The gastro-pub has existed in various locations in Hong Kong since 2002. Singaporean

head chef Tommy Teh Kum Chai offers daily specials on a blackboard, rather than sticking to a menu.

This enables him to reinterpret British cuisine depending on what is available in the local markets.

British way. Bell peppers stuffed with couscous, alongside ratatouille, is a very popular dish.

Although

the

ingredients

may

not

strike

diners

as

being

traditional,

they

can

be

found

in

dishes

across Britain.

Even

the

traditional

chefs

are

aware

of

the

need

to

adapt

to

local

tastes

and

customs,

while

maintaining the Brutishness of their cuisine.

At

Yorkshire

Pudding,

Hill

says

that

his

staff

asks

diners

whether

they

would

like

to

share

their

meals. Small dishes, shared meals and

done in Britain, but

Yorkshire Pudding will bring full dished to the table and offer individual plates for each dinner.

people still get the presentation of the dishes as they were designed, but can carve them up however they

like,

This

practice

is

also

popular

at

The

Pawn,

although

largely

for

rotisseries(

烤肉馆

),

Tamlyn

says.

stay for hours enjoying everything we bring out for them.

Some British traditions are too sacred(

神圣的

) to mess with, however, Tomes says.

a full English breakfast.

1. What is British food generally known for?

A) Its unique flavor.

B) Its bad taste.

C) Its special cooking methods

D) Its organic ingredients.

2. The Second World War led to ____ in Britain.

A) an inadequate supply of food

B) a decrease of grain production

C) an increase in food import

D) a change in people's eating habits

3. Why couldn't Britain compete with some of its neighboring countries in terms of food in the post-war

decades?

A) Its food lacked variety.

B) Its people cared more for quantity.

C) It was short of well- trained chefs.

D) It didn't have flavorful food ingredients.

4. With culinary improvement in recent years, London's restaurants are now able to appeal to the tastes of

____.

A) most young people

B) elderly British diners

C) all kinds of overseas visitors

D) upper-class customers

5. What do Hong Kong diners welcome, according to Welsh executive chef David Tamlyn?

A) Authentic classic cuisine.

B) Locally produced ingredients.

C) New ideas and presentations.

D) The return of home-style dishes.

6. While using quality ingredients, David Tamlyn insists that the dishes should ____.

A) benefit people's health

B) look beautiful and inviting

C) be offered at reasonable prices

D) maintain British traditional tastes

7. Why does Neil Tomes say he loves food ingredients from Britain?

A) They appeal to people from all over the world.

B) They are produced on excellent organic forms.

C) They are processed in a scientific way.

D) They come in a great variety.

8.

Tamlyn

says

that

besides

importing

ingredients

from

Britain

once

a

week,

his

restaurant

also

buys

vegetables from ____________________.

9. The Phoenix in Mid-Levels may not use British ingredients, but presents its dishes ________________.

10. Yorkshire Pudding is a restaurant which will bring

full dishes to

the table but

offer plates

to those

diners who would like to ___________________________.

Part III

Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

Section A

Directions:

In this section, you will 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 choices 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.

11. A) He is careless about his appearance.

B) He is ashamed of his present condition.

C) He changes jobs frequently.

D) He shaves every other day.

12. A) Jane may be caught in a traffic jam.

B) Jane should have started a little earlier.

C) He knows what sort of person Jane is.

D) He is irritated at having to wait for Jane.

13. A) Training for the Mid- Atlantic Championships.

B) Making preparations for a trans- Atlantic trip.

C) Collecting information about baseball games.

D) Analyzing their rivals' on-field performance.

14. A) He had a narrow escape in a car accident.

B) He is hospitalized for a serious injury.

C) He lost his mother two weeks ago.

D) He has been having a hard time.

15. A) The woman has known the speaker for a long time.

B) The man had difficulty understanding the lecture.

C) The man is making a fuss about nothing.

D) The woman thinks highly of the speaker.

16. A) He has difficulty making sense of logic.

B) Statistics and logic are both challenging subjects.

C) The woman should seek help from the tutoring service.

D) Tutoring services are very popular with students.

17. A) Her overcoat is as stylish as Jill's.

B) Jill missed her class last week.

C) Jill wore the overcoat last week.

D) She is in the same class as the man.

18. A) A computer game.

B) An imaginary situation.

C) An exciting experience.

D) A vacation by the sea.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. A) Beautiful scenery in the countryside.

B) Dangers of cross-country skiing.

C) Pain and pleasure in sports.

D) A sport he participates in.

20. A) He can't find good examples to illustrate his point.

B) He can't find a peaceful place to do the assignment.

C) He doesn't know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.

D) He can't decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.

21. A) New ideas come up as you write.

B) Much time is spent on collecting data.

C) A lot of effort is made in vain.

D) The writer's point of view often changes.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

22. A) Journalist of a local newspaper.

B) Director of evening radio programs.

C) Producer of television commercials.

D) Hostess of the weekly

23. A) He ran three restaurants with his wife's help.

B) He and his wife did everything by themselves.

C) He worked both as a cook and a waiter.

D) He hired a cook and two local waitresses.

24. A) He hardly needs to do any advertising nowadays.

B) He advertises a lot on radio and in newspapers.

C) He spends huge sums on TV commercials every year.

D) He hires children to distribute ads in shopping centers.

25. A) The restaurant location.

B) The restaurant atmosphere.

C) The food variety.

D) The food price.

Section B

Directions:

In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some

questions. Both the passage and the questions 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

26. A) Its protection is often neglected by children.

B) It cannot be fully restored once damaged.

C) There are many false notions about it.

D) There are various ways to protect it.

27. A) It may make the wearer feel tired.

B) It will gradually weaken the eyes of adults.

C) It can lead to the loss of vision in children.

D) It can permanently change the eye structure.

28. A) It can never be done with high technology.

B) It is the best way to restore damaged eyesight.

C) It is a major achievement in eye surgery.

D) It can only be partly accomplished now.

Passage Two

29. A) They think they should follow the current trend.

B) Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.

C) Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.

D) They have jobs and other commitments.

30. A) They don't want to use up all their life savings.

B) They fear they will regret it afterwards.

C) They would like to spend more time with them.

D) They don't want to see their husbands poorly treated.

31. A) Provide professional standard care.

B) Be frank and seek help from others.

C) Be affectionate and cooperative.

D) Make use of community facilities.

Passage Three

32. A) Health and safety conditions in the workplace.

B) Rights and responsibilities of company employees.

C) Common complaints made by office workers.

D) Conflicts between labor and management.

33. A) Replace its out-dated equipment.

B) Improve the welfare of affected workers.

C) Follow the government regulations strictly.

D) Provide extra health compensation.

34. A) They requested to transfer to a safer department.

B) They quit work to protect their unborn babies.

C) They sought help from union representatives.

D) They wanted to work shorter hours.

35. A) To show how they love winter sports.

B) To attract the attention from the media.

C) To protect against the poor working conditions.

D) To protect themselves against the cold weather.

Section C

Directions:

In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first

time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you

are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For

blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you

can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.

Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

Contrary to the old warning that time waits for no one, time slows down when you are on the move.

It

also

slows

down

more

as

you

move

faster,

which

means

astronauts(

宇

航

员

)

someday

may

(36)__________ so long in space that they would return to an Earth of the (37)__________ future. If you

could move at the speed of light, your time would stand still. If you could move faster than light, your

time would move (38)__________ .

Although

no

form

of

matter

yet

(39)__________

moves

as

fast

as

or

faster

than

light,

(40)__________ experiments have already confirmed that accelerated (41)__________ causes a traveler's

time to be stretched. Albert Einstein (42)__________ this in 1905, when he (43)__________ the concept

of

relative

time

as

part

of

his

Special Theory

of

Relativity.

A

search

is

now

under

way

to

confirm

the

suspected existence of particles of matter (44)_______________________________________ ________

______________________________ ____________ .

An

obsession(

沉

迷

)with

time-saving,

gaining,

wasting,

losing,

and

mastering

it- (45)______________________________________________ _________________________________

______ ______________________________ . Humanity also has been obsessed with trying to capture the

meaning of time. Einstein (46)_________ __________________________________________________

____________________________________.

Thus,

time

and

time's

relativity

are

measurable

by

any

hourglass, alarm clock, or an atomic clock that can measure a billionth of a second.

Part

Ⅳ

Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)

Section A

Directions:

In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for

each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through

carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the

corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not

use any of the words in the bank more than once.

The popular notion that older people need less sleep than younger adults is a myth, scientists said

yesterday.

While elderly people

47

to sleep for fewer hours than they did when they were younger, this