10年6月四级2010英语真题

1、Part I Writing (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡 1 上。Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic ofDue Attention Should Be Given To Spelling. You should writeeast 120 words following theoutline given below:1.如今不少学生在英语学习中不重视拼写2.出现这种情况的原因3.为了改变这种状况，我认为Due Attention

2、 Should Be Given To Spelling_Part II Reading Comprehen(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions:his part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answerthe questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choimarked A), B), C) and D). For

3、questions 8-10, complete the sentenwith the information givenhe passage.Caughthe WebA few months ago, it wasnt unusual for 47-year-old Carla Toebe to spend 15 hours per dayonline. Shed wake up early, turn on her laptop and chat onernet dating sites andinstant-messaging programs leaving her bed for o

4、nly briefervals. Her household bills piled up,along with the dishes and dirty laundry, but it took near-constant complas from her fourdaughters before she realized she had a problem.I was starting to feel like my whole world was falling apart kind of slipo adepres, said Carla. I knewt if I didnt get

5、 off the dating sites, Id just keep going,detaching (使脱离) herself further from the outside world.Toebes: She felt like she was addicted to theernet. Shes not alone.Concern about exsiveernet use isnt new. As far back as 1995, articles in medicaljournals and the establishment ofnnsylvania treatment ce

6、nter for overusers generatederesthe subject. Theres still no consensus on how much time online constitutes too much or whetheraddiction issible.But as reliance on the Web grows, there are signst the question is getting more seriousattention: Last month, a study published in CNS Spectrumed to be thel

7、arge-scale lookat exsiveernet use. The American Psychiatric Assotion may consider listingernetaddictionhe next edition of its diagnostic manual. And scores of online discusboards havepopped up on which people discuegative experientied to too much time on the Web.Theres no questiont therere people wh

8、ore seriously in trouble because theyreoverng theirernet involvement, said psychiatrist (精神科医生) Ivan Goldberg. Goldbergcalls the problem a disorder rathern a true addiction.Jonan Bishop, a researcher in Wales spelizing in online communities, is more skeptical.Theernet is an environment, he said. You

9、 cant be addicted to the environment. Bishopdescribes the problem as simply a matter of priorities, which can be solved by encouraging peopleto prioritize other life goals and plans in place of time spent online.The new CNS Spectrums study was based on results of a nationwideephone survey ofmoren 2,

10、500 adults. Like the 2005 survey, this one was conducted by Stanford Universityresearchers.About 6% of respondents reportedt their relationships suffered because ofexsiveernet use. About 9% attempted to conceal nonessentialernet use, and nearly 4%reported feeling preoccupied by theernet when offline

11、.About 8% said they used theernet as a way to escproblems, and almost 14% reportedthey found ird to stay away from theernet for several days aime.Theernet problem is still in its infancy, said Elias Aboujaoude, a Stanford professor. Nosingle online activity is to blame for exsive use, he said. Theyr

12、e online in chat rooms,checking, or writing blogs. The problem is not limited to() or gamblingwebsites.Exsiveernet use should be defined not by the number of hours spent online but interms of losses, said Maressa Orzack, a Harvard University professor. If its a loss where yourenot getting to work, a

13、nd family relationships are breaking down as a result, then its too much.Since the early 1990s, several clinics have been establishedhe U. S. to treat heavyernetusers. They include the Center forernet Addiction Recovery and the Center forernetBehavior.The website for Orzacks center lists the followi

14、ng among the psychological symptoms ofcomputer addiction:Having a sense of well-being () or excitement while at the computer.Longing for more and more time at the computer.Neglect omily and friends.Feeling empty, depressed or irritable when nothe computer.Lying to employers and family about activiti

15、es.Inability to stop the activity.Problems with school or job.Physical symptoms listed include dry eyes, backaches, skipmeals, pooral hygiene(卫生) and sleep disturban.People who struggle with exsiveernet use maybe depressed or have other mooddisorders, Orzack said. When she discussesernebits with hat

16、ients, they often reporttbeing online offers a sense of belonging, and esc, excitement and fun, she said. Somepeople say refbecause they find themselves so relaxed.Some parts of theernet seem to draw peopleoren others.ernet gamers spendcountless hours competing in games against people from all over

17、the world. One such game, calledWorld of Warcraft, is cited on many sites byters complaining of a gaming addiction.Andrew Heidrich, an education network administrator from Sacramento, plays World ofWarcraft for about two to four hours every other night, butts nothing compared with the 40 to60 hours

18、ak he spent playing online games when he was in college. He cut back only after afull-scale familyervention (干预), in which relatives told him hed gained weight.Theres this whole culture of competitiont sucks people in with online gaming, saidHeidrich, now a father of two. Peoplethe expense of everyt

19、hingt was a constant intheir lives. Heidrich now visits websitest discuss gaming addiction regularly to remindmyself to keep my love for online games in check.Toebe also regularly visits a site whereters discussernet overuse. In August, when sherealized she had a problem, sheted a message on a Yahoo

20、ernet addiction group withthe subject line: I have anernet Addiction.Im self-employed and need theernet for my work, but Im failing toplish mywork,to take care of my home, to give attention to my children, she wrote in a message sent to thegroup.I have no money or insurance to get profesal help; I c

21、ant even pay my mortgage (抵押) and face losing everything.Since then, Toebe said, she has kept hromise to herself to cut back on herernet use. Ihave a boyfriend now, and Im noterested in online dating, she said by phone lastk. Its alot better now.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答。1. What eventually made Carla Toeb

22、e realize she was spending too much time on theernet?A) Her daughters repeated complas.B) Fatigue resulting from lack of sleep.C) The poorly managed se of her house.D) The high finanl costs adding up.2. What does the author say about exsiveernet use?A) People should be warned of its harmful conseque

23、n.B) Ise virtually inevitable.C) Is been somewhat exaggerated.D) People havent yet reached agreement on its definition.3. Jonan Bishevest theernet overuse problem can be solved if people .A) try to improve theernet environmentB)e aware of its serious consequenC) can realize what is important in life

24、D) can reach a consensus on its definition4. According to Professor Maressa Orzack,ernet use would be considered exsive if.A) it seriously affected family relationshipsB) one visitedwebsites frequentlyC) too much time was spent in chat roomsD) people got involved in online gambling5. According to Or

25、zack, people who struggle with heavy reliance on theernet may feel.A) discouragedB) preredC) depressedD) puzzled6. Why did Andre Heidrich cut back online gaming?A) He had lost a lot of money.B) His family hadervened.C) He had offended his relatives.D) His career had been ruined.7. Andrew Heidrich no

26、w visits websitest discuss online gaming addiction to .A) improve his online gaming skillsB) curb his desire for online gamingC) show how good he is at online gamingD) exchange online gaming experience8. In one of the messages sheted on a website, Toebe admittedt she .9. Exsiveernet use had rendered

27、 Toebe so poort she couldnt afford to seek .10. Nowt shes got a boyfriend, Toebe is no longer crazy about .Part III Listening Comprehen(35 minutes)Section ADirections:his section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. Atof each conversation, one or more questions will be aske

28、d about what was said.Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choimarked A), B),C) and D), and decide which isthe best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 wisingle lin

29、e throughthe centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。11.A) He has proved to be a better readern the woman.B) He has difficulty understanding the book.C) He cannot get acs to the assigned book.D) He cannot finish his assignment before the deadline.12.A) She will drive the man to the supermarket.B) The man should

30、buy a car of his own.C) The man neednt go shopeveryk.D) She can pick the man up at the grocery store.13.A) Get more food and drinks.B) Ask his friend to come over.C) Tidy up the place.D) Hold a party.14.A) The talks can be held any day except this Friday.B) He could change his schedule to meet John

31、Smith.C) The-round talks should start as soon assible.D) The woman should contact John Smith.15.A) He understands the womans feelings.B) He has gone through a similar experience.C) The woman should have gone on the field trip.D) The teacher is just following the regulations.16.A) She will meet the m

32、an halfway.B) She will ask David to talk less.C) She is sorry the man will not come.D) She has to invite David to the party.17.A) Few students understand Prof. Johnsons lectures.B) Few students meet Prof. Jonsons requirements.C) Many students find Prof. Johnsons lectures boring.D) Many students have

33、 dropped Prof. Johnsons class.18.A) Check their computer files.B) Make some compuions.C) Study a computrogram.D) Assemble a computer.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A) It allows him to make a lot of friends.B) It requires him to work long hours.C) It enables h

34、im to apply theory to practice.D) It helps him understand peopetter.20.A) It isellectually challenging.B) It requires him to do washing-up all the time.C) It exes him to oily smoke all day long.D) It demands physical endurance and patience.21.A) In a hospital.B)offee shop.C) At a laundry.D) In a ho.

35、22.A) Getting along well with colleagues.B) Paying attention to every detail.C) Planning everything in advance.D) Knowing the needs of customers.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A) The pocket money British children get.B) The annual inflation rate in Britain.C)

36、 The things British children spend money on.D) The rising cost of raising a child in Britain.24.A) It enables children to live better.B) It goes down during economic re.C) It often rises highern inflation.D) Is gone up 25%he past decade.25.A) Save up for their future education.B) Pay for smallal thi

37、ngs.C) Buy their own shoes and socks.D) Make donations when nesary.Section BDirections:his section, you will hear 3 short passages. Atof each passage, youwill hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After youhear a question, you must choose the best answer fr

38、om the four choimarked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 wisingle line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26.A) District managers.B) Regular customers.C) Sales directors.D) Senior

39、 clerks.27.A) The support provided by the regular cnts.B) The initiative shown by the sales represenives.C) The urgency of implementing the companys plans.D) The important part played by district managers.28.A) Some of them were political-minded.B) Fifty percent of them were female.C) One third of t

40、hem were senior managers.D) Most of them were rather conservative.29.A) He used too many quoions.B) He was not gender sensitive.C) He did not keep to the po.D) He spent too much time on details.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30.A) Se your problem to the he

41、ad waiter.B) Demand a discount on the dishes ordered.C) Ask to see the managoliy but firmly.D) Ask the name of thewaiting on you.31.A) You problem may not be understood correctly.B) You dont know if you are complaining at the right time.C) Your complamay not reach thein charge.D) You cantl how theon

42、 the line is reacting.32.A) Demand a prompt response.B) Provide all the details.C) Send it by express.D) Stick to the po.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33.A) Fashion designerB) Architect.C) City planner.D) Engineer.34.A) Do some voteer work.B) Get a well

43、-paid part-time job.C) Work flexible hours.D) Go back to hrevioust.35.A) Few baby-sitters can be considered trustworthy.B) It will add to the familys finanl burden.C) A baby-sitter is no replacement for a mother.D) The children wont get along wibaby-sitter.Section CDirections:his section, you will h

44、earsage three times. When the passage is read forthetime, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for thesecond time, you are required to fillhe bls numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact wordsyou have just heard. For bls numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to f

45、illhe missinginformation. For these bls, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or writedown the main pos in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, youshould check what you have written.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。Almost every child, on theday he sets foot in a

46、 school building, is smarter, more(36), less afraid of what he doesnt know, better at finding and (37) things out,more confident, resourceful (的), persistent and (38) n he will ever be again in hisschooling or, unless he is very (39) and very lucky, for the rest of his life. Already, bypaying close

47、attention to and (40) with the world and people around him, and without anyschool-type (41) instruction, he has done a task far more difficult, complicated and(42)n anything he will be asked ton school, orn any of his teachers has done foryears. He has solved the (43) of language. He has discovered

48、it babies dont even knowt language exists and (44) . Hehas done it by exploring, by experimenting, by develohis own mof the grammar oflanguage, (45) until it does work. Andwhile he has beenng this, he has been learning other things as well, (46), and manyt are more complicatedn the ones they do try

49、to teach him.Part IV Reading Comprehen(Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections:his section, there issage with ten bls. You are required to select oneword for each blfrom a list of choigiven in a word bfollowing the passage. Read thepassage through carefully before making your choi. Each ch

50、oicehe bis identified by aletter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 wisingle linethrough the centre. You may not use any of the wordshe bmoren once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.When we think of green buildings, we tend to think of new ones

51、the kind of high-tech,solar-paneled mastiet make the covers of architecture magazines. But the U.S. has moren 100 million existing homes, and it would be 47 wasteful to tear them all down and 48them with greener vers. An enormous amount of energy and resourwento theconstruction of those houses. And

52、it would take an average of 65 years for the 49 carbonemiss from a new energy-efficient home to make up for the resourlost by destroying an oldone. Sohe broadest 50 , the greenest home is the ones already been built. Buthesame time, nearly half of U. S. carbon emiss come from heating, cooling and 51

53、 ourhomes, offiand other buildings. You cant deal with climate change without dealing withexisting buildings, says Richard Moe, theof the National Trust.With some 52 , the oldest homes tend to be the least energy-efficient. Houses built before1939 use about 50% more energy per square footn those bui

54、lt after 2000, mainly due to thetiny cracks and gapst 53over time and letore outside air.Fortunay, there are a 54 number of relatively simple changest can green olderhomes, from 55 ones like Lincolns Cottage to your owntwar home. And efficiencyupgrades (升级) can save moren just the earth; they can he

55、lp 56 property owners fromrisinger costs.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。A)modationsB) clumsyC) doubtfulD) exceptionsE) expandF) historicG) incrediblyH)eringI) protectJ) reducedK) replaceL) senseM) shiftedN) supplyingO) vastSection BDirections: There are 2 passageshis section. Each passage is followed by some q

56、uestionsor unfinished sements. For each of them there are four choimarked A), B), C) and D). Youshould decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with asingle line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.You never see him

57、, but theyre with you every time you fly. They record where you aregoing,how fast youre traveling and whether everything on your airplane is functioning normally.Their ability to withstand almost any disaster makes them seem like something out of a comicbook.Theyre known as the black box.When planes

58、 fall from the sky, as a Yemeni airliner did on its way to Comoros Islandsheocean June 30, 2009, the black box is the best bet for identifying what went wrong. So whena French submarine (潜水艇) detected the devihoming signal five days later, the discoverymarked a huge step toward determining the cause

59、 of a tragedy in which 152 passengers werekilled.In 1958, Australian scientist David Warren developed a flight-memory recordert wouldtrack basic information like altitude and direction.t was themode for a black box, whichbecame a requirement on all U.S. commerl flights by 1960. Early ms often failed

60、 towithstand crashes, however, so in 1965 the device was compley redesigned and moved to therear of the plane the area least subject to impact from its originalitionhe landing wells(起落架舱). The same year, the Federal Aviation Authority requiredt the boxes, which werenever actually black, be paed oran