2017年12月英语四级答案(2)
conversation 2
W: Our topic
today is about something that foreigners nearly always say when
they visit Britain. It’s why are the British so cold and they are
talking about the British personality, the famous British reserve.
It means that we aren’t very friendly; we aren’t very
open.
M: So do you
think it is true?
W: it is a
difficult one. So many people who visit Britain say it’s difficult
to make friends with British people. They say we are cold, reserved
and unfriendly.
M: I think it’s
true. Look at Americans or Australians. They speak the same
language, but they are much more open. And you see it when you
travel, people, I mean strangers speak to you on the street or on
the train. British people seldom speak on the train or the bus not
in London anyway.
W: Not in London.
That’s it. Capital cities are full of tourists and are never
friendly. People are different in other parts of the
country.
M: Not
completely. I met a woman once, an Italian. She has been working in
Manchester for 2 years and no one, not one of the colleagues had
ever invited her to their home. They were friendly to her at work
but nothing else. She can’t believe it. She said that it would
never happen in Italy.
W: You know what
they says. An Englishman’s home is his castle. It is really
difficult to get inside.
M: Yeah it’s
about being private. You go home to your house and your garden and
you close the door. It’s your place.
W: That’s why the
British don’t like flats. They prefer to living in the
houses.
M: That’s
true.
Q12 What do
foreigners generally think of British people according to the
woman?
Q13 What may
British people typically do on train according to the
man?
Q14 What does the
man say about the Italian woman working in Manchester?
Q15 Why do
British people prefer houses to flats?
Section C Passage
Passage1
In college, time
is scarce and consequently very precious. At the same time,
expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly. A part-time job
is a good way to balance costs while insuring there is enough time
left over for both academic subjects and after-class
activities.
If you are a
college student looking for a part-time job, the best place to
start your job search is right on campus. There are tons of
on-campus job opportunities and as a student, you’ll automatically
be given hiring priority. Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting
time, and could be a great way to connect with academic and
professional resources at your university. Check with your school’s
career service or employment office for help to find a campus
job.
Of course, there
are opportunities for part-time work off campus, too. If you spend
a little time digging for the right part-time jobs, you’ll save
yourself time when you find a job that leaves you with enough time
to get your schoolwork done, too.
If you were a
college student looking for work, but worried you won’t have enough
time to devote to academic subjects, consider working as a study
hall or library monitor. Responsibility is generally include
supervising study spaces, to insure that a quiet atmosphere is
maintained. It’s a pretty easy job. But one with lots of done time,
which means you’ll have plenty of time to catch up on reading, do
homework or study for an exam.
16. What does the
speaker say about college students applying for on campus
jobs?
17. What can
students do to find a campus job according to the
speaker?
18. What does the
speaker say is a library monitor’s responsibility?
Passage2
Agricultural
workers in green tea fields near Mountain Kenya are gathering the
tea leaves. It is beautiful to see the rows of tea bushes are
straight. All appears to be well. But the farmers who planted the
bushes are worried.Nelson Kibara is one of them. He has been
growing tea in the Kerugoya area for 40 years.
He says the
prices this year have been so low that he has made almost no
profit. He says he must grow different kinds of tea if he is to
survive.
Mr. Kibara and
hundreds of other farmers have been removing some of their tea
bushes and planting a new kind of tea developed by the Tea Research
Foundation of Kenya. Its leaves are purple and brown. When the tea
is boiled, the drink has a purple color. Medical researchers have
studied the health benefits of the new tea. They say it is
healthier than green tea and could be sold for a price that is
three to four times higher than the price of green
tea.
But Mr. Kibara
says he has not received a higher price for his purple tea
crop.
He says the
market for the tea is unstable and he is often forced to sell his
purple tea for the same price as green tea leaves. He says there
are not enough buyers willing to pay more for the purple
tea.
Q 19 Why have tea
farmers in Kenya decided to grow purple tea?
Q 20 What
researchers say about the purple tea ?
Q 21 What Mr.
Kibara found about the purple tea?
Passage3
Today's consumers
want beautiful hand crafted s to wear and the help them to
home. They prefer something unique and they demand quality.
Craftsman today are meeting this demand, people in homes are
showing great change as more and more unique handcrafted items
become available. Handcrafts are big business, no longer does good
craftsman have to work the job they dislikes all day, and then try
to create at night. He has earned his professional status, he has
now are respected member of the society. Part of the fun of being a
craftsman is meeting other craftsman, they love to share their
ideas and materials and help others find market for their work.
Craftsman have helped educated consumers to make wise choices, they
help them to become aware of design and the technique, they help
them to relay their choices to its intended use. They often involve
in the consumers in trying the craft themselves. When a group of
craftsman expands to include more members, a small craftsman
organization is formed, such organization does a lot in training
work shops in special media and crafts marketing techniques, crafts
fail in sales, first of all TV appearances and demonstrations.
State art councils help sponsor local art and crafts festivals,
which draw crowds in tourist consumers, this blew the local economy
considerably because this not only by crafts but it also used by
the restaurant and hotels and other services of the
area
Q22 what does the
speaker say about today's consumers?
Q23 what does the
speaker say about the good craftsman in the past?
Q24 what does
craftsman help consumers do?
Q25 why do state
art councils help to sponsor local arts and crafts
festivals?[/hide]
听力参考答案：第一套
Section A
1. [A] It was dangerous to live in.
2. [B] A storm
3. [B] They were trapped in an underground elevator.
4. [C] They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.
5. [D] Close some of its post office.
6. [C] Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.
7. [A] Many post office staff will lose their jobs.
Section B
8. [D] He will lose part of his pay.
9. [B] He is a trustworthy guy.
10.[D] She is better at handling such matters.
11.[C] He is always trying to stir up trouble.
12. [D] Reserved
13. [A] They stay quiet
14. [C] She was never invited to a colleague’s home.
15. [B] Houses provide more privacy
Section C
16. [D] They will automatically be given hiring priority.
17. [C] Visit the school careers service.
18. [B] Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.
19. [C] It may be sold at a higher price.
20. [A] It is healthier than green tee.
21. [D] It does not have a stable market.
22. [B] They prefer unique s of high quality.
23. [B] They could only try to create at night.
24. [A] Make wise choices.
25. [A] To boost the local economy.
第二套
SectionA
1 [C] They were all good at cooking.
2 [C] His parents’s friends.
3 [A] No one of the group ate it.
4 [B] It was rather disappointing.
5 [C] The business success of the woman’s shop.
6 [A] Keep down its expense.
7 [D]They are sold at lower prices than in other shops.
8 [A] To maintain friendly relationship with other shops.
Section B
9 [C]They deliver pollutants from the ocean to their nesting sites.
10[A]They originate from Devon Island in the Aretie area.
11[B]They were carried by the wind.
12[C]The harm Arctic seabirds may cause to humans.
13[D]It has decreased.
14[A]It is now the second leading cause of death for centenarians.
15[D]Their minds fail before their bodies do.
Section C
16[C]They are focused more on attraction than love.
17[C]It is not love if you don’t wish to maintain the relationship.
18[C]How the relationship is to be defined if any one is missing.
19[B]Social work as a profession.
20[D]They help enhance the well-being of the underprivileged.
21[C]They all have an academic degree in social work.
22[A]Social works’ job options and responsibilities.
23[A]To fight childhood obesity.
24[C]They impress kids more than they do adults.
25[D]Message positive behaviors at all times.
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